Licence for Alterations for Leasehold Property
Planning changes to your leasehold property? Your lease will require your landlord’s formal consent before work can begin, usually through a licence for alterations. We’ll review your lease, explain what alterations are permitted and identify the consents you need. We’ll handle the legal process clearly and efficiently, leaving you free to move your project forward.
Check your lease before converting your loft
Planning a loft conversion in a leasehold property? First, you need to establish whether the loft forms part of your property or whether you simply have the right to use it. We’ll review your lease and title so you know where you stand before committing to plans or building work.
Understand the landlord’s costs
When applying for a licence for alterations, it is standard to usually cover your landlord’s reasonable legal and surveyor’s fees alongside your own costs. We’ll explain what to expect from the outset, helping you plan your project with greater certainty.
Agreeing a premium for landlord consent
Your landlord may ask for a premium before agreeing to certain alterations. We’ll help you understand the proposed payment, support negotiations, and make sure your position remains protected throughout the process.
Preparing your licence for alterations application
A clear application helps keep things moving. You’ll need to provide full details of the proposed works, followed by documents such as architectural drawings and structural engineer calculations. Planning permission and building regulations approval may also be needed where relevant. The appropriate documents can then form part of the final licence for alterations.
Party wall agreements for alteration works
If your proposed alterations affect shared walls or structures, you may also need a party wall agreement with neighbouring owners. We’ll help you understand what’s required and how it fits alongside the licence for alterations process.
Legal support for your licence for alterations
We’ll work directly with your landlord’s solicitor to keep the legal process moving and make sure the final licence reflects the agreed works. From checking your title and reviewing your lease to negotiating the licence for alterations, we’ll give you clear, practical support from start to finish.
Questions we’re often asked
Not usually. Most leases and legal precedent say landlords can’t unreasonably withhold consent. But what’s ‘reasonable’ can depend on your lease and the nature of the works.
Timelines vary. It depends on how quickly your landlord appoints a solicitor and whether they’re charging you a premium. Remember, your works are of no benefit to the landlord, so there is no incentive for the landlord to act quickly unless they are charging a premium to grant consent. Start the process of applying for landlord consent to the works as soon as possible to avoid delays in commencing building works.
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