Covering Luton
We work in Luton (LU1) and the places around it, including Dunstable, Harpenden and Hitchin.
Homes in the East of England
Housing in the East of England ranges from post-war estates and modern developments to timber-framed and period homes in historic towns, so permitted development checks and conservation controls both feature regularly.
What does a house-to-flat conversion involve?
A house-to-flat conversion divides a single house into two or more self-contained flats, each with its own front door, kitchen and bathroom. It always needs planning permission and full building regulations approval, particularly for fire separation and sound insulation between flats.
- Planning application and layouts to space standards
- Separate electrics, heating and metering
- Kitchens, bathrooms and finishes
How much does a house-to-flat conversion cost in Luton?
Indicative costs for house-to-flat conversions. London and the South East usually sit towards the top of each range.
Priced on survey.
What approvals does a house-to-flat conversion need in England?
In England we deal with the council’s planning team for permission or a lawful development certificate, with building control (the council or a registered building control approver) for inspections, and with neighbours under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 where it applies.
Dividing a house into flats always needs planning permission in England.
What can affect a house-to-flat conversion?
- Each flat needs its own utilities and metering.
- Sound insulation between flats is tested on completion.
How does the project run?
- Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
- Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
- Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
Your questions answered
How much does a flat conversion cost?
It varies too much to give a reliable guide figure, so we price each one on survey. The reduced 5% VAT rate can apply where the number of dwellings changes.
What are the main building regulations issues?
Fire separation between flats, protected escape routes, sound insulation and separate services.
Who deals with the council for a project in Luton?
We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.
Also covering
- House-to-flat conversions in Dunstable
- House-to-flat conversions in Harpenden
- House-to-flat conversions in Hitchin
- House-to-flat conversions in Hemel Hempstead
Learn more about house-to-flat conversions, or see every project we cover in Luton.