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    Gale force draught

    Is the insulation fitted directly above the plasterboard with a gap above. Or directly below the roof with a gap below? If its designed as a cold roof the problem may be that you have fitted downlighters cut into the insulation.
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    Are my hand draw plans acceptable to submit?

    As above, draw myself so not sure if they are good enough.
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    Cavity wall - getting rid of rats

    How does the rat get from the pipe to the cavity. I presumed both inner and outter leaf were built onto a solid ring beam?
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    Distance to boundaries on plans?

    I'm in the process of drawing plans for an extension. I'm sure I read somewhere that the distance to boundaries should be marked on one of the plans? I've checked a few applications online and can't see any distance to boundaries on them. Should I be doing this and if so on which one? Also on...
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    Party Wall Notice Served In Error

    Just get the trenches filled with concrete asap then the works are complete.
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    Plasterboard and Brick join ... what to do?

    For hetas plasterboard is classed as combustable. Most log burners need at least 200mm distance between combustables so not sure you can legally fit one in that gap.
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    What are the options when applying for PP?

    A lot of roof terraces get approved by my local planning. One side would be privacy screen etc. My main question is more about the amendments during the application. Does an amendment use up the second free go if made before decision date. And if permission was granted can an amendment be made...
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    What are the options when applying for PP?

    Balconys are not allowed under pd. I'd only do the rear ext with the balcony as it will eat into the garden. I've already had a side ext on the non linked side.
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    What are the options when applying for PP?

    Im after some advice with regards to the chain of events when applying. I am planning to do my drawings but not 100% what happens, I understand whatever the outcome I can resubmit if needed. Background. linked detached house with linked garages to next door neighbour. What I want is a rear...
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    Development land with Planning Permission

    How random seeing this thread. I live on Caledonian close and also noticed the for sale sign late last week. Previously lived on Grosvenor road so glad to see it didn't get permission for apartments like the other properties that have been developed in the area.
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    Expected water flow drop between meter and kitchen tap?

    anyone else have an educated guess of what the flow should be if the pipe was free flowing?
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    Expected water flow drop between meter and kitchen tap?

    Im trying to establish if I can increase my water flow. My meter is situated by the main, there is about 2m of the old 3/4" black plastic pipe between the meter and my stop cock, I have a tap here as its the WC, from the stop cock I also have 11m of 22mm pex pipe into the kitchen, the kitchen...
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    Foundations near drop

    Whats the angle of the embankment and i persumed there is no retaining wall?
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    Foundations near drop

    I'd guess not a raft.Imagine if the soil below gave way with the weight. Could all slide down into the neighbours garden.
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    Foundations near trees ???

    Sorry to bump an old thread, but I have this exact same issue with an extension. What was the outcome of your foundations, did you pile and if so how deep? Thanks
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    Laying underground soil pipe in floor insulation.

    There isn't room. Currently the top of the pipe is 160mm below ffl, this is at the existing gully, I need to get to the other side of a 5m extension to connect an old shared drain pipe between me and my neighbour. Currently this in a gully that is piped to an embankment at the edge of the garden...
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    Laying underground soil pipe in floor insulation.

    Is it acceptable to run underground soil pipe ontop of my concrete slab but under my 75mm screed, I plan on using 180mm insulation. Im struggling with heights and need to add a gully on the opposite side of my planned rear extension. Top of pipe at existing gully is only 160mm to ffl, so not low...
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    how to fix masterboard under lintel

    not sure, the beam is just outside of the gasrage door, it supports a 3m span across the door which there is a bedroom above. i guess if there was a car on fire outside irts to give time to leave the building before the beam gives way? i have seen many other places with the lintel fire proffed...
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    how to fix masterboard under lintel

    thats looks good but no screw fix near here. so might give that a go if the drywall adhesive is a no goer. anyone else?
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    how to fix masterboard under lintel

    as above really i been asked to masterboard under my catnic lintel for fire protection on my garage door, this is on the outside of the garage as the door sits on the inside wall. how best do i fix the board someone mentioned pladterboard adhesive would be fine, is this true as its likelt to get...
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