does anyone live on tintagel crescent?

[mammab]

Slightly random question....but I was wondering if there was anyone on this forum who lived on Tintagel Crescent at all?

I am thinking about following what seems to be the trend in the area,(going by the amount of scaffolding ive seen up on a few streets recently)- and im thinking about converting the loft space in my house into a study/bedroom, but wondered if anyone else on this road had actually already done this - and if so, was planning permission needed - or did it come under a "permitted development"? cheers in advance if anyone can help

[Jasmina]

hi there,

I live on Tintagel Crescent but have not converted the loft. Looks like my neighbours are tho.

Do you live here as well?

[bawdy-nan]

Isn't this all part of the property crisis/boom. People can't afford to move so are rapidly expanding their homes. I read a piece in the 'Standard about people tunnelling downwards too - haven't seen this in ED yet but it can't be long ... if the new proposed school can't afford the price of land for a playground maybe they should consider going underground?

[macroban]

I believe I have seen a downward extension in Elsie Road.

I suspect that downward extensions near the Grove Vale depression are not a good idea.

[*Bob*]

Didn't you know..? 'Going down' is the new 'going up'.

Digging-out a basement is a great idea if you can afford it. Live reasonably normally in your house whilst the work goes on. Get those subsidence problems sorted hee hee.

A good one would cost you ?150k+, but if you think about it in terms of getting as much as 50% more living space and then look to see how much it cost you to move and achieve the same, it's starts to make sense.

[Jasmina]

Makes sense to expand given property prices. Although a loft conversion is more appealing as it can benefit from natural light. Would be interesting to see what the Elsie Road basement looks like once completed.

[*Bob*]

You can get plenty of natural light in a basement.. you can have as many windows looking-out onto 'light wells' as you fancy. Drop some of the garden down a level as well and have doors leading-out from the basement. Oooh.. I'm getting all excited now - I may have to have a lie-down.

Given the proportions of the average victorian house and the original windows it's been designed with, I'd venture to suggest the basement could be lighter than the existing ground level.

[Jasmina]

Oooooo... Now this does sound interesting! Like the ideas! I imagine this would be something we'd see on Grand Desigs!

[Scruffy Mummy]

I know alot of those properties on Tinagal Crescant are flats/masioneettes. If you live in a flat which has access with to the loft you need to check your lease - mostly these spaces are usually part of the freeholder's ownership/title and you'll need to purchase it from the freeholder first. Then get permission from the freeholder. Then get planning permission if neccessary.