Planning Permission?

[lulu_bucket]

Thinking of buying a bungalow in a semi rural spot 1.8 acres.
It has already been extended by a lot with the addition of a small conservatory (could get rid of this) and a lounge / diner. We know we cannot add more on the bungalow footprint BUT
We would want to build UP not out adding a bedroom/ensuite and maybe a dressing room ABOVE the lounge/diner extension involving some stairs somewhere obviously.

There is also a 20ft by 10 ft shed with plumbing and elec. there is no garage. We would want to replace this wooden shed with a substantial brick built garage incorporating a loo/utility area.

Basically what are the planning permission rules for up not out if the out has reached it's max allowed?! Thanks.

[SirOracle]

Think they are dependent on where you live.

[bednobs]

just speak to your local planning office

[buildersmate]

Sir O is right.
It is not possible to give you a definitive answer.
The typical guideline policy might be one that permits an increase of 50% in the useable floor area of the dwelling, but that relates to the original floor area as built or in 1948 if property is older.
Equally, many people (including me) have successfully obtained consent well in excess of the declared policy for the particular local authority.
What you are suggesting does sound rather ambitious though.
Your choices are:
spend time researching the policies in your area to determine what might be possible
employ a planning consultant to advise you
approach the LA for informal advice as to what may be possible. Many authorities provide this and some charge for the advice.

The size of the land has no bearing on what you may be able to do.

[tamborine]

This might help, tho I cant see objections from LA. Chalet bungalows are popular dwellings, with gabled windows rather than those on this plan. Your shed could be a triple garage with gabled roof (to convert to granny flat) with PP 2yrs later? Good luck.

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/commonprojects/loftconversion/