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Thanks - I would do that. I was just wondering if in principle you can have a load bearing steel beam resting on a 100mm wall that is itself above a steel that is over an unsupported opening? To me it seems like a recipie for disaster if you haven't checked the foundations and ensured the 100mm...

No but I was wondering about doing the same as them at my house, which is an identical house. Also I am trying to improve my building knowledge. I would just like to know if you have a steel beam that replaces a 350mm wall that the first floor joists are tied into, plus the purlin takes support...

OK what they have done is remove the brickwork between what was the lounge and kitchen doors. They have put a steel in above. They have removed the wall between the kitchen and lounge and about a 4m steel has gone in. This is on a padstone but there is mortar above the padstone. But the...

A guy close by is carrying out a renovation and the the kitchen door is being blocked up with lightweight clinker blocks of about 8kg. The joists run across the doorway and are 3 by 2 at 400 centres, this being a 1920's semi. The joists terminate in a sleeper wall just past the door threshold...

I suppose the saying 'it came down like a ton of bricks' might have orginated from a job such as this. It sounds like a game of real life Jenga :).

I think it is because there are different kinds of bats, which require different sites: Again, the type of building considered of ‘high value’ to bats depends on the type of bat. Pipistrelles like crevices to dwell in; long-eared species tend to like large open roof spaces. It seems you can't...

I don't think you can automatically assume the wall is non load bearing just because it is a stud wall. As I understand things it does depend on your roof construction and if you have trussed rafters or a traditional roof.

I think Woody has answered that one but all the details are on the planningportal site. If there was an outside loo there you will need to check the drainage situation first. Also if you go out another three feet you will lose some light to that adjacent door and window. It might not cost much...

Well you can hardly blame them for not wanting change, it's very common for neighbours to react like this. They are entiltled to after all, this is why we have the planning system. I'm sure it will all calm down after it is done.

Don't spoil the ship for a ha'penny of tar.

Well firstly if you are in the countryside or outside the settlement boundary there may not be much chance of getting planning anyway. You could check the planning history and the local plan if you want to know more. Assuming permission is granted then I would photograph the boundary on that...

Personally I see a lower 6m extension being better than one of these lean to jobs that start almost 4m at the house. Especially in the context of this long garden. I don't think the 45 degree line will count for too much because where it will hit you could extend anyway. Plus the council might...

Yes, fair point Nakajo. But there is a lot more to it than deeds, as this case appears to show: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2652932/Property-developer-wins-167-000-pay-neighbours-7-year-dispute-9ft-wide-piece-land.html The people involved paid a heavy price for relying solely on...

Clearly I don't know your LA but perhaps many of these extensions were pre NCS? If you talk to a reputable local architectural technician they will a good knowledge of what is likely to be passed as some offer a hefty refund on a refusal. Also if you get a good design it will overcome the issues...

Unfortunately what your deeds say is often of little help in cases such as this, other things can come into play such as easements, what is on the ground physically, witness statements etc etc. This is why boundary disputes can get so horribly expensive. Perhaps the land is yours but there is a...

I understand what you say Tony. But say for the sake of argument they issue the Enforcement Notice, is the appeal something you can do for free relatively easily in this case or would you have to use a planning consultant say? I am just thinking it is quite possible a neighbour has complained...

It sounds very serious. I would get on to solicitor, the NHBC and your insurers. I think you should look at all your options before proceeding, be it damages or even a rejection of the property. You might end up with something that will be very hard to sell for instance, even if they do put...

LOL. Clearly your son didn't do that one then! To me 800m from the boundary sounds an awful lot. It's all well and good trying your best to accomodate the neighbour, you have made much more effort than most people do, but you don't want to get to the point where they are dictating to you. To...

The cement render might be too strong and as it goes to the ground could be trapping mositure in the brickwork. Have you looked at the Peter Ward videos on Youtube? Render is often the culprit on these breathable lime mortared houses such as yours.

Wessex you are right in that a conservatory over 3m falls in the NCS. But regarding the bulk of the building down the garden side - the fence height can be 1.8m so if you keep the roofline low on that side the impact will be minimal. You could go 2.2 ceiling for example. The thing is they can...