Conversion of a house into two flats

Convert House to Flats (C3 Use Class)

When you want to convert a house to flats, the Planning department evaluates several key factors. These include impacts on neighbors and the long-term effects on the area. The goal is to ensure that conversions align with planning policies and maintain the area’s functionality. Converting houses to flats can introduce risks such as:

• Overloading an area with Houses of Multiple Occupation, which reduces the availability of family homes.
• Increased pressure on local infrastructure, particularly if many houses are converted into flats within the same area.

These considerations are critical in determining whether planning permission will be granted. The decision depends on the specific circumstances and planning history of the area, making general advice challenging.

Converting houses to flats might negatively impact the environment and alter the character of established residential areas. Although some properties or streets, especially those with high accessibility, might be suitable for conversion, such changes can still affect the area’s character. You might see increased foot traffic, more vehicle movement, parking issues, additional waste collection, and more deliveries.

Advice on How to Convert a House into Flats

For those interested in converting a house to flats, it is advisable to use the council’s pre-application advice service. We can also provide pre-application advice through our Chartered Planning Consultants. We evaluate the feasibility of converting a house into flats in your location. Please note that an hourly rate applies for this service.

At 4D Planning, we take on projects only if converting a house to flats is feasible and positive. If not, we will offer written feedback and suggest alternative methods to achieve a desirable outcome, if possible.