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Thank you all! I think I will change the width of the extension so that it conforms to the requirements. I will lose a foot or so but probably better to avoid all the hassle. Cheers

Yes, for lawful development. It's odd because over the road from us, about 4 years ago, the homeowners there did the same thing. They have extended to the side more than half the width of the existing house. I'm hoping I will be able to do the same. Just not too clued up on all the...

very helpful, thanks. I will submit the plans for having the extension wider than what is permitted deveopment and hope they approve them. After reading the document it seems that what I am proposing may not necessarily be ruled out but just needs to go through the application process for a decision

Hi I am drawing the plans for our side extension to the house but just needed a little clarification. The planning dept says on their website that the maximum width of the new extension must not exceed more than half the width of the existing dwelling. As we have quite a bit of space to play...

Hi, I would like to put small slates around the front curved bays of our traditional semi detached house but just wondered the best way to go about doing it. At present there is pebble dash around it but i'd like to get rid of this and replace with the slates feature. The curved bays are...

Hi guys can anybody reccommend the best level to invest in for setting out works, extensions etc. Just wondering to go with an optical level or is a laser level any better? Ideally something self levelling! Any ideas? Thanks

Yeah, tried the flyers approach and it gets you hardly any results as I suppose when you think about it you are just posting through doors at random. I am thinking about going down the planning route for only one reason and that is because it is targeted 'touting' for want of a better word...

Hi I just wondered if any of you builders have ever used the council planning dept to get leads for extensions or other building projects that are awaiting planning approval. If so, has it worked for you or is it far too much hassle to even consider. I've seen websites where you can buy...

Is it feasible though anybody? Can it be structurally done?

A friend is thinking of opening up their living space and wants to remove a nib (section of brickwork) that is currently supporting the ends of 2 x 9 x 4 timbers which in turn is holding up a solid 9 inch wall above. There are also floor joists that run to this wall that the 9 x 4's are...

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