Attic Planning Pack

Your Attic Planning Permission Handled By Expert Architects

Where an attic conversion requires planning permission, our architects can prepare and manage the
application from the initial design through to the planning authority’s decision.

20+ years experience

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Let us prepare and manage your application from your initial design to the decision.

Expert guidance from registered architects
Complete preparation and management
Clarity and confidence throughout

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When Is Planning Permission Required?

Planning permission may be necessary where the proposed work falls outside the relevant exemptions or where the property is affected by particular restrictions.

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Certain dormer designs or dimensions

Alterations to the front or side of the roof

A raised roof ridge

Particular gable or roof alterations

Previous extensions affecting the available exemption

Protected structures

Architectural Conservation Areas

Property-specific planning conditions

Hip to Gable conversions in most cases

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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.

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

What’s Included

Your Attic Planning Pack may include:

Property
Review

Review of the property, planning context and proposed attic conversion.

Planning
Design

Development of a design suitable for submission to the relevant planning authority.

Existing & Proposed Drawings

Preparation of the drawings required to clearly illustrate the existing property and proposed development.

Planning
Documentation

Preparation of the documentation required to support the application.

Application
Submission

Completion and submission of the planning application to the relevant authority.

Application
Monitoring

Monitoring the application as it progresses through the planning process.

How The Planning Application Process Works

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Confirm your Planning Requirements

We review your property and proposed conversion to confirm that a planning application is the appropriate route.

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Survey & Prepare the Application

We survey the property, develop the planning design and prepare the required drawings, forms and supporting documentation.

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Submit & Manage the Application

We submit the completed application, monitor its progress and manage routine correspondence with the relevant planning authority.

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Planning Decision and Next Steps

Once a decision is issued, we explain the outcome and advise you on the next stage of the project.

Typical Planning Timeline

Every planning application is different, and the overall timeline can be affected by the planning authority, the complexity of the proposal and whether additional information is requested.

The typical stages include:

Initial property assessment

Measured survey

Design development

Preparation of planning drawings and documentation

Application submission

Application validation

Public planning period

Assessment by the planning authority

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Attic Planning Pack