Loft Conversions Camden | Expert Loft Conversion Specialists
Transform Your Camden Home with a Premium Loft Conversion
Why Choose Sunlight Lofts for Your Camden Loft Conversion?
Local Camden Expertise
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Deep understanding of Camden Council planning requirements
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Established relationships with local Building Control
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Familiar with Camden's numerous conservation areas including Hampstead, Primrose Hill, and Bloomsbury
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Experience with typical Camden property types: Georgian townhouses, Victorian conversions, and mansion blocks
Our Camden Services Include:
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Dormer Loft Conversions - Perfect for Camden's Victorian terraces in Kentish Town
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L-Shaped Conversions - Maximise space in period properties around Belsize Park
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Hip-to-Gable - Popular with Camden's semi-detached homes in West Hampstead
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Velux/Eaves - Conservation-friendly option for listed buildings
Types of Loft Conversion We Offer in Camden
We've got something for everyone, and most Camden homes fit into one of these four options. We specialise in these main types of loft conversions, ensuring we have the perfect solution for every Camden property:
Rear Dormer Conversion
Perfect for: Victorian terraces in Kentish Town, conversion flats in Gospel Oak
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Creates maximum headroom and floor space
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Ideal for adding bathrooms or multiple rooms
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Popular in Camden's period properties
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Typical timeline: 5-7 weeks
Best Use Cases:
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Master bedroom with ensuite
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Children's bedrooms with play area
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Home office with storage
L-Shape Dormer Conversion
Perfect for: Larger properties in Hampstead, period homes in Belsize Park
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Maximises both floor space and natural light
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Creates distinctive room layouts
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Often includes juliet balcony options
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Typical timeline: 5-7 weeks
Best Use Cases:
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Teenager suite with study area
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Guest accommodation with kitchenette
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Artist studio with north-facing light
Hip-to-Gable Conversion
Perfect for: Semi-detached properties in West Hampstead, Swiss Cottage homes
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Extends sloping roof to create vertical wall
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Significantly increases internal space
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Often combined with rear dormer
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Typical timeline: 5-7 weeks
Best Use Cases:
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Two-bedroom conversion
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Master suite for growing families
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Separate work-from-home space
Velux/Eaves Conversion
Perfect for: Conservation properties in Primrose Hill, listed buildings throughout Camden
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Most affordable option
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Minimal external changes
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Great for properties with good existing headroom
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Typical timeline: 4-6 weeks
Best Use Cases:
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Single bedroom or study
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Yoga/meditation space
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Children's playroom
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Storage with occasional use
Mansard Conversion
Perfect for: Georgian townhouses in Bloomsbury, Regency properties in Primrose Hill
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Changes roof structure entirely
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Maximum space gain possible
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Often requires planning permission
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Typical timeline: 5-7 weeks
Best Use Cases:
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Full additional floor
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Multiple bedrooms and bathroom
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Rental income potential
Which Camden Properties Suit Which Conversion?
Georgian Townhouses (Common in Bloomsbury, Primrose Hill)
Best Options: Mansard Conversion, Velux Conversion
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Listed buildings require careful planning
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Mansard maintains period character
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Front elevation usually protected
Victorian Terraces (Common in Kentish Town, Gospel Oak)
Best Options: Rear Dormer, L-Shape Dormer
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Already have good ceiling height
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Dormer maximises headroom at rear
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Often allows for ensuite bathroom
Conversion Flats (Common across Camden)
Best Options: Velux/Eaves Conversion
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Shared freeholder considerations
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Minimal structural changes
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Quick and cost-effective
Period Properties in Conservation Areas
Best Options: Velux
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Must maintain street scene appearance
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We work closely with Camden conservation officers
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Specialist heritage experience
Planning Permission & Building Regulations in Camden
Camden Council Planning Guidelines:
Most loft conversions in Camden fall under Permitted Development Rights, meaning no planning permission needed. However, you'll need planning permission if:
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Your property is in a Camden conservation area (most of Camden is designated)
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You exceed permitted development size limits
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Your property is listed or has an Article 4 direction
Areas in Camden Requiring Special Consideration:
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Conservation Areas: Hampstead, Primrose Hill, Bloomsbury, Kentish Town, Belsize Park, West End Lane
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Article 4 Areas: Most residential areas have Article 4 directions
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Listed Buildings: Extensive throughout borough - full planning required
We handle all planning applications and building control submissions for Camden Council.
What Our Camden Customers Say
"I’m really pleased that we chose Sunlight Lofts. They were professional, experienced, and extremely fast."
"At no point in the process did I lose confidence in them or worry that they were not on top of the process. They handled the whole job from design to ensuring that we were compliant with legal regulations, to the actual build. All the Sunlight staff were friendly, helpful and were clearly experts in their fields. I would happily recommend Sunlight Lofts to friends or use them again if I needed to."
- Pia MacRae
Areas We Cover in Camden
We provide expert loft conversion services across the whole of Camden including:
Nearby Areas:
Also covering neighbouring areas including Haringey and Islington