Looks great - I love the colour!

Thanks Lynne. Ok - that makes it potentially a lot easier! You have 2 options when you need more headroom: 1 - You could lower the first floor ceiling, if there is room to do so, although this is of course very messy! You could then add a dormer to the rear under permitted development (if your property has permitted development rights). The other option is to raise the roof , which could be done in a few ways. You could either remove the existing roof completely and obtain planning approval to raise the pitch to enable more headroom, and add a dormer (if needed) in the process. The other option is to extend the front roof slope and add a dormer which provides sufficient headroom at the back. Please note that planning permission will always be required to raise the roof, and if you are in a conservation area, area of outstanding natural beauty, or Green Belt, or have any other restriction on the property, it may be harder to obtain planning permission for this. I hope this helps give you an idea of what you may be able to achieve. It would be advisable to speak to a local architect or agent who knows the area and will be able to provide more specific information and advice. All the best.

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Start stairs at cupboard and use shower room for wrap around stairs Ideal location for upstairs splitting for 2 Rooms Bedroom 2 can be Bathroom with Stacked Laundry Area