Recent content by stb654

Hi all, Would a stipulation in a property's register of title (deeds) prevent permission being granted if the application breached that particular stipulation? Or can planning permission circumvent these restrictions if granted? E.g. I'm wondering if it would be possible to build a garage close...

Hi all, I'm trying to ascertain if it's possible to use an external cement board in place of the usual upvc fascia board where the verge drips/drains over the side and into guttering. The idea is to have continuous (silicone) render rather than ugly plastic board over the top. It's a warm roof...

Cheers Woody!

Hi all, Is it possible to build a 1st floor wall of timber where the sole plate is positioned over the external leaf of brickwork, rather than inner leaf, in a cavity wall? What would go underneath to spread this load? (if possible). Essentially to make more room internally and also have the...

Hey good folks, I have a side extension that will extend out in line with an existing brickwork chimney breast, will it be fine in terms of tying-in the new block work with the chimney breast as you would normally or are there any concerns here? Also in terms of thermal bridging I suppose it...

Thanks, you’re absolutely right. I’m too much of an optimist sometimes :rolleyes:

Hi all, What are your thoughts on potentially converting this old garage into a mini granny annex? (see attached photo) Roof looks like asbestos and those concrete panel/block walls leave much to be desired. Knock it down or upgrade it?; I’m not sure how those panel walls compare with masonry...

Cheers woody! Always good to get another perspective.

Hi all, In a bit of a bind with the roofing on this project, would like some advice.. The project is an extension with a new pitched gable section (to match the existing right-hand gable on the images attached) and a flat roof section between the two gables. Struggling to consider what would be...

Hi all, hope this is the best place to ask.. the plumbing section didn't seem quite right for this. Are there any common methods/systems of recycling grey water from a kitchen sink available? The kitchen is quite distant from the 'wet zones' of the house, inspection chambers and toilets are on...

Hi All, Sorting out some plans for a friend. Should a party wall agreement be in place for this project? (Please see attached) Essentially, they got planning permission almost a decade ago but never built the single storey part of the build, just the two storey part above kitchen. Now they are...