Attic Exemption Assessment

Attic Conversion Planning
Assessment Report

Before you commit to designs, builders or construction work, establish the correct route for your attic conversion.

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Check My Attic

Answer a few quick questions about your home and we’ll tell you the best route forward.

Find out if planning permission is required
See what’s possible for your attic
Get expert advice from architects

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Takes 2 minutes • No Obligation • 100% confidential

Start Your Attic
Conversion With Certainty

Before you invest in designs, builder quotations or construction work, establish whether your attic conversion is likely to qualify as exempted development or if it requires planning permission.

Our experience to date is that more than 65% of attics that involve dormer alterations or similar will require planning permission even with the new exempt regulations.

Our architects will review your property, your plans and the planning regulations, then recommend the most appropriate way forward.

We will assess your attic and issue an Attic Assessment Report guiding you on the right path to either an Exempt Attic Conversion or Planning Application, whichever is right for your project.

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Are you considering an attic conversion?

Unsure whether you need planning permission?

Want to add a dormer, rooflight or hip-to-gable extension?

Want to understand your options before choosing a builder?

Do you want independent architectural guidance?

Have you received conflicting advice about planning?

Are you purchasing a property and considering an attic conversion?

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Know before you spend.

Don’t make a mistake that could cost you thousands; book your architect’s Attic Assessment Report today.

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Mark O.

3 months ago

We used Attic Planning / JEA for a planning application for a city centre dormer attic. Process was smooth, Stephen and the team were attentive and we were happy with the outcomes

Mark W.

3 months ago

Great service at a very good price. We went through the whole planning process and really pushed to get as much room in our dormer conversion as possible and the guys delivered. We had some objections from a neighbour but the team dealt with all the relevant points and made any necessary adjustments to ensure we got the planning. The communication throughout was generally great. There are consistent emails explaining at what stage of the process your application sits and what you can expect. That kind of information is great and a lot of Irish companies should take note of it! Thanks Stephen, all that hard work is much appreciated.

Sarah Q.

4 months ago

Stephen and the team were so very helpful through every step of the process. Made the whole process easy and stress free. Would recommend their services!

Jeffrey B.

6 months ago

Helpful and engaging throughout the process.

Nicolai B.

6 months ago

Well informed, efficient and concise, little to no delays and are quick to reply to questions or emails. Would recommend.

Donal O C

7 months ago

I used Attic Planning for my dormer conversion planning application. Stephen was very knowledgeable, easy to deal with and the permission came through without any issue.

Bernadette B.

9 months ago

I contacted JEArchitecture to get planning permission for my attic conversion with a dormer. Stephen's expert guidance through the planning process was excellent. The whole process was easy and stress-free. Stephen kept me up to date with every stage of the planning. I highly recommend them for any planning permission.

Stephen M.

9 months ago

Would recommend Attic planning to others, very easy to deal with and all options explained. Thanks again

jude M.

9 months ago

I contacted JEArchitecture to get planning permission for my attic with a dormer at the back through my agency who is converting the attic. They did a great job and the planning permission was approved on time. The whole process was easy and stress-free. They kept me updated at every step and let me know what to do next. Joseph English is very polite and always happy to give updates whenever I needed. I highly recommend them for any planning permission needs.

Ines C.

10 months ago

Very pleased with the support of the Attic Planning team. Always kept up to date, very quick progression and very responsive. I would use them again and can strongly recommend them.

Brian C.

10 months ago

Stephen’s expert guidance through the planning process saved us time and stress. The final plans exceeded our expectations ( with permission granted ) which will create a space that is both beautiful and perfectly suited to our needs. We highly recommend them without reservation

Thomas B.

1 year ago

Delighted with the support I got from Attic Planning, excellent clear communication ensured that I knew each step in the process and they kept me up to date with the planning process and timelines. One visit to my house was needed for measurement purposes & they took care of the rest. Highly recommended.

Laila Océane P.

2 years ago

Stephen K.

2 years ago

Exceptional service and support from start to finish from JEA for my recent attic conversion planning application. Great communication and extremely efficient, I would have no hesitation in highly recommending JEA

Liam M.

2 years ago

Very happy with the service and despite my research into planning applications in the area, I received a more favorable outcome than i expected. This was as a result of the architect's guidance and his suggestions

Dara M.

2 years ago

JEA were excellent to work with. I engaged them to plan my recent attic conversion. Stephen guided me through the whole planning process and designed the best use of the space I had to convert. I’m delighted with the finished result. Would highly recommend JEA.

laura S.

3 years ago

Delighted with how cost efficient and easy the process was with JEA architecture - all of Stage 1 design and planning was effortlessly taken care of by them with successful result (planning granted and we love the design!) and with care and attention to detail which means we were happy and then our builder could quote and can now get to work using the plans. Highly recommend.

Wayne R.

3 years ago

The guys at JEA have been fantastic and provided a very professional and friendly service, from first phone call to submitting application for planning permission. A pleasure to deal with!

Deniss

3 years ago

A fantastic company and a pleasure to deal with. Absolutely seamless from quotation to completing the planning aplication for our atic convertion. Amazing customer service and nothing was a problem. We are delighted with our decision to use JEArchitecture, all of the team were really professional and easy to work with and we could not recommend them highly enough.

Sarah C.

3 years ago

We used JEA architecture for our attic conversion and we were very pleased with the service. They were professional and easy to deal with. Would recommend

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How The Assessment Works

Confirm your exemption from planning requirements or get a clear roadmap for your attic conversion’s next steps.

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Tell Us About Your Property

Complete our Check My Attic form and provide your address, house type, proposed conversion and any available photographs or drawings.

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Book a Call

Our qualified architects review the information provided, your proposed works and any apparent design or planning considerations.

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Discuss Your
Options

We explain what’s achievable, identify potential concerns and outline whether the project is likely to follow the exempted development or planning route.

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Receive Your Roadmap

You’ll receive either an Attic Assessment Report on how to proceed with your project as an exempt attic or as a project that requires planning permission.

Protect Your Overall Project Budget

Getting professional advice at the beginning of your attic project can help you avoid far greater costs during design and construction.

The Attic Assessment Report establishes the correct planning route before you obtain builder quotations or begin design work. It also helps identify potential design, planning or property constraints that could lead to unsuitable layouts, inaccurate quotations, construction changes or expensive remedial work.

By identifying these issues early, you can avoid unnecessary planning costs, reduce unexpected extras during construction and prevent mistakes that may cost thousands to correct later.

Plan correctly. Build with confidence. Avoid costly mistakes.

Avoid being caught down the line

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Prevent unsuitable development work

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Make decisions with full confidence

A Small Step Now Could Prevent Costly Problems Later

What the assessment covers

1. Establish Exempted Development

Get clarity whether your proposed attic conversion is likely to qualify as exempted development.

2. Planning Requirements

Establish whether planning permission may be required before your attic conversion project can proceed.

3. What May Be Achievable

Figure out what type of attic conversion would be most suitable for your property and for your goals.

4. Potential Constraints

Identify any apparent design, property or planning considerations that may affect the project.

5. Further
Investigation

Establish whether additional information, drawings or investigation may be needed.

6. The Correct
Service

Find out your next step, whether that should be an Attic Design Pack or an Attic Planning Pack, or whether you’re ready to go straight to finding the right builder.

7. Your Recommended Roadmap

Get a clear recommendation explaining the most appropriate way to move your project forward with complete confidence.

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Know before you spend.

Don’t make a mistake that could cost you thousands; book your architect’s Attic Assessment Report today.

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Attic Exemption Assessment