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Changing a commercial unit into a home: step-by-step guide

Planning rules, ceiling height, light and ventilation: how to know whether your unit can become a home and what steps to follow.

Changing a commercial unit into a home: step-by-step guide
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19 September 20261 min readBy Fanworking team

Can my unit be converted?

It depends on local planning rules and on the unit meeting minimum ceiling height, floor area, light and ventilation requirements.

Steps

  1. Feasibility study (free of charge)
  2. Change-of-use technical project
  3. Permit application
  4. Works and final certificate
  5. First occupancy licence
A well-converted unit can gain 30–40% in value.
#change of use#permits
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