Loft Conversions in Spitalfields & Wapping

Lofts in Spitalfields & Wapping

Many Spitalfields houses have original weavers’ garrets: top-floor rooms with long windows built for silk weaving, rather than empty lofts.

What works here

Spitalfields houses often have original weavers’ garrets with long windows. We restore and adapt these rather than convert them, so the top floor becomes usable without losing what makes the house special.

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Can a weavers’ garret be used as a bedroom?

Yes. We insulate, repair the windows and add services discreetly, so the room becomes a comfortable bedroom or study without losing its character.

Will a loft conversion need a new staircase?

Yes. Building regulations require a proper stair with safe head height. Its position decides the layout of the whole floor, so we fix it first.

Is my loft high enough to convert?

As a guide, you need about 2.2 metres from the top of the ceiling joists to the underside of the ridge. We measure this at the first visit, before any drawing is paid for.

Do I need planning permission for a loft conversion in Spitalfields & Wapping?

Often not. Most rear dormer and hip-to-gable conversions are permitted development, up to 40 cubic metres on a terraced house and 50 on a semi-detached or detached house. Conservation areas, flats, listed buildings and mansards need planning permission.