"G&M" wrote in message
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"VisionSet" wrote in message
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I'm hopeing to insert a new floor above my stairwell, which will require
a
new staircase.

Presently this is coming in at a steep 9 * 7.5" rises over a total 26"
horizontal, this is a little flexible but that isn't far off the lowest
gradient I can manage. What are the rules governing these measurements?

Failed - max of 42 degrees - i.e goings risers
See the K regs part 1 on the ODPM website

Not suprised. Alternatives, research, I will.



The space of the mezzanine itself fits in a lowered loft space, and will
be
approx ~6' high at the apex going down to ~3' at the eaves.
Are there any regulations as to space requirements? Use is occasional
bedroom.

Again not legal. 2m is normal but for lofts 1m90 reducing to 1m80 at the
sides is the minimum.

Thats a bit mean!

I was hopeing to put a velux in the roof, but am unsure how planning
permission may be affected by this, it can go on either aspect, but the
preferred one will overlook other properties and there is no way to get
it
high enough to prevent this (6' max height of space).

If it is only 6' max height I don't think you can call it a bedroom
officially anyway. Not sure where I read that though.

Don't care what it is called officially, it's really a mezzanine, I know an
estate agent couldn't call it a bedroom, though the 6' figure you recollect
is for horizonatal bed fitting and can't be under that for official bedroom
status.

mmm, not looking good though is it ;-(