Planning permission is not normally needed for a loft conversion as they are covered by permitted development rights. A conversion company will tell you if you do and help you with this. For more information, see our article about planning permission.
Windermere
Windermere is a town and also civil parish in the South Lakeland District of Cumbria, England. It has a population of 8,245 raising to 8,359 at the 2011 Census, and also exists concerning half a mile (1 km) east of the lake, Windermere. Although the community Windermere does not touch the lake (it took the name of the lake when the railway line was integrated in 1847 as well as the station was called "Windermere"), it has now expanded together with the older lakeside town of Bowness-on-Windermere, though both retain distinguishable community centres. Tourism is prominent in the town owing to its closeness to the lake as well as regional views. Boats from the piers in Bowness cruise around the lake, several calling at Ambleside or at Lakeside where there is a restored railway. Windermere Resort opened up at the same time as the railway. The civil church has both communities, the village of Troutbeck Bridge to the north and numerous hamlets, consisting of Storrs to the south as well as Heaning to the east. Belle Isle and part of the lake are additionally within its limits.