Hi Lynne, Are you in a semi, a detached or a terraced house? A picture of the house from the outside would provide more information as to how youmaybe able to still convert the attic despite the current low height.

It’s detached photos of front and back

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.

Thank you