Recent content by fluffypenguin

Anyone know of any good programs out their to help an amateur draw up some plans? I am using google sketch up but I know there are architect programs available. I'm looking for a free trial as eventually I am passing my ideas on to architect to do 'properly'. There's a lot of history here, too...

A big ask, but I wonder if there is any one out there could take a look at my plans. Already had some drawn up by architect which local planners are throwing out. I trusted our architect and I feel the issues raised he should have been aware of and not attempted the plans. Anyway he still...

Ok, apologies for incorrect terminology but Im sure some one can correct me along the way. We are creating an extension on a semi bungalow. It will come out 10m. Previous applications and research has told me that creating a low roof on the out side is favourable. Now, what I would like to...

Thank you all. Freddie, I had already found the local plan and it didn't highlight any specific height. However after you mentioned it I went back to it and it speaks about what is a more favourable design. Thank you, I think I am heading on the right path to create a passable design.

Boundary are tricky and incredibly expensive to argue. We are in a semi similar age with existing extensions. From the outside its difficult to tell where the line is, especially from the front. Guttering, paint and garden wall all being out of line. We had an architect survey our house and...

Hi, We are submitting plans for a rear-ground-floor extension to our semi-bungalow. It has already been extended. We are proposing to add another 10m approx. We have a large back garden 200ft plus. There are no existing buildings shed or otherwise on the land. What I would like to know is, are...