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Fantastic. Thanks for the quick reply!

Hey all. Stupid question. I'm putting some timber panelling in my bathroom but to fix to the wall will be using strong magnets (to allow for easy servicing of pipes running behind). My question is, if these magnets are near to an electric underfloor heating mat (inc. the fused spur, floor...

Thanks Ian H. I was thinking the same as you. I have called the insurance company and they are sending someone out to diagnose the problem. It must be something between the last manhole and the tank because I see no water running through the last manhole but can hear water flowing further down...

I don’t think there is anybody else connected to the system and it wasn’t in the deeds. But the flow of the water into the tank looks like there could be another connection. I can tell it’s filling quicker than usual because the level is frequently high enough for the pump to kick in and get...

Hi there bit of an odd one that somebody may be able to help with. I have a septic tank and noticed that it was filling with liquid quicker than usual. I’ve taken a look and noticed that there is a constant stream of water entering it through one of the inlets. Problem is, I’m not sure where...

Thanks for your replies. I have sent a letter to the council stressing the the PVCu French door that they claim will be overshadowed by my proposal does not have LBC. They claim it is still a material planning consideration because (a) the listing makes reference to '2 modern doors and windows...

I tend to agree. I'm going to run with my final arguments and then either appeal or sell the place. Shame because it's a nice area. There you go. Thanks again for the comments

I know - it's ridiculous. To be fair to my designer he is doing all be can, but the planners are not budging or giving any detail on why they consider overshadowing to be an issue. The planners response is that they may allow use to get a light survey done (but having to pay twice, as the...

Unfortunately there are no design change sthat can be made. In absolute terms, the double storey is about 7m away from the French doors. That is as far as we can go. The only other option for is it to move (growing family and all that). Regarding the LBC status of the French doors, on his site...

I agree that the lack of LBC will make it difficult for them to sell (I actually renovated a listed building a while back - all above-board). Unfortunately though, them getting their comeuppance in the future does not ease the process of getting my proposal accepted.

That's a good point, and I should have mentioned it: we are in a conservation area. But to be clear, the conservation officer is supportive of our proposal in the context of the conservation area and the neighbouring listed building. It is the local planners that want to refuse it irrespective...

Thanks again for the replies. As much as I would like to use the LBC point as "leverage" to get the neighbours to withdraw their objection, my feeling is that going down that route could backfire. I have penned a letter to the council pointing out that by refusing my application based upon...

Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately the neighbour is ignoring their LBC issues and categorically don't want us to get permission (they are moving in 6 months - retiring to the sun - and don't want building working going on when trying to sell their house). So chances of encouraging them to send...

Hi all I am proposing a small double storey extension next to a listed building. It's been a bit of a saga going on since December last year. Here is a brief history: 1. We put in for permission. The owner of the neighbouring property that is Listed objected saying that it would block light...

Hello everyone I am currently doing up my kitchen. We have a Siemens range in an opening below a chimney. At some point a lintel has been put in to support the chimney stack. This has left an chimney opening that is about 200mm (D) by 1000mm. My question is does anybody know of a hood or...

Hello everyone I have just had an oak kitchen installed (oak and oak veneer). We are now debating how to treat the cabinets. I'm thinking of using Colron Natural Danish Oil. Before I commit, I'm going to do some samples to ensure that I'm happy with the finish when it dries. My question...

This is exactly what I am looking for Thanks again

Thanks for the quick reply. The problem I can see is what I fix the joist hangers to given that the post is 150x150 and the triple-joist is 150x150. All of the joist hangers I've seen need space either side of the joist to fix the hanger. I like the idea of bearing one of the joists on...

Hello I have a quick question that I am hoping somebody can help with. We are putting together a flat roof. On the exterior corner of the extension it is going on, there is a 150x150 timber post. Off of this are two triple joists, each 150x150, at right angles (from above, forming an 'L'...