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You wouldn't normally require a section for Planning Approval, he may have used the Building Regs dwg's for Planning Approval also. He's either forgot to change the section or is lazy. If the section clearly shows a 3.6m depth dimensionally, whilst the revised plan shows 3m............it may...

Allowing for benefit of doubt, it seems he may have revised the layout from 3.6m to 3m to gain the approval, maybe there was some dialogue between him + the planner to that end? My first approach would be direct to the Planning Approval officer, explain the situation and ask the question. He...

freddy, I'm in the real world. Just a bit of courtesy is all I expected, but I guess we're all wired a bit differently. I think the OP's posts since then actually tell me I wouldn't have exactly 'enjoyed' working with him, just as I'm sure he wouldn't use me. He can go elsewhere, good luck to...

Trust freddymercurystwin to join in the bashing :roll: For clarity here's an e-mail I got from wolves999wolves on the 5th July......... hi mate, Its wolves999wolves As soon as i have pics and sizes i will send them over to you. Should get them latest this sat. regards *******

Yep technically any works involved on the Party Wall are liable to the Act, ie. you should've served him with an agreement with appropiate notice etc + only started when it's signed off. Not sure if the fact that he ignored the Act on his works historically has any legal bearing on what your...

I guess we have to agree to differ then woody, I would always prefer something in black + white. I understand your point of view, but I guess that's why they have the Cert. of Lawful Development.....it can be used for those who prefer it in black + white also. And on the garage conversion...

There you go DevilDamo, that's the courtesy I was talking about :wink: On a positive note, at least I've had a reply now.

100% agreed, get it in writing always.

I left the e-maill add on there for a few days, was told that he'd contact me but never heard anything from him afterwards. I then went back on2 the forum to delete the e-mail address. Consequently he never queried it / chased me on the forum......pretty conclusive really. If your not...

Again agreed......I'd be looking at £400-500 for that (excluding all Local Authority Building Regs plan + inspection fees obv). I'd only be asking for that much as everyhting has to be drawn from scratch. Normally you draw Planning dwg's + then add the relevant details for Building...

I stand corrected Richard C. Would've thought you need something in black + white tho confirming it's ok......live + learn I guess !!!

It's good you have it in black + white that you don't need Planning Approval. Agree with Static......£600 for Building Regs could be reasonable, what type / size extension is it?

Never did get that e-mail from wolves999wolves.........what a joker :roll: Alarna, I'm not gonna bother offering my services again after getting shafted by the joker above, but you're saying you don't need Planning Approval? I presume it's under Permitted Development guidlines then? If...

Yes you'll need Planning Approval as your changing the appearance of the dwelling externally. In terms of your other queries, they would be dealt with in a Building Control submission (or via a Building Notice). As your upgrading the area to a habitable space, it's suject to all the...

It's your risk, you're propably gonna be ok. If you want to cover yourself 100%, it's maybe an option to run the change by the Planning Officer who approved the application? Get it in black + white that it's ok? Upto you tho I guess.

There's no guide lines on dormer sizes in terms of Building Control. Building Control will only be concerned with it's fabric + structural stability etc. But Planning could be an issue. Although you have no figured dimensions on your Planning Approved drawings, I presume they are to scale...

How do I go about checking his credentials? He's told me he's Part P registered and is able to fit the system to the relavent spec as described.....no different from those others who have quoted tbh. He will provide a 'minor works' certificate upon completion and will provide a receipt on...

What did I tell u guys? The world is full of jokers who will try to rip off the naive. Hence my earlier queries. Just got a quote for £420 for a Grade D LD2 smoke alarm system, consists of 5no. smoke + 1no. heat alarms. The parts are £275 + the Electrician thinks it'll take most of a day...

This gets even better, had another Fire Alarm specialist out to quote.......a few days later he tells me you don't need an all singing + dancing system from a specialist installer. A Grade D LD2 system can be fitted by any electrician!!!! I'm awaiting another Fire Alarm specialist quotation +...

Instead of wasting your time getting vague answers from the Planning Dept. and wasting money with your solicitor. Go onto your LA planning website + look for any Housing Extensions policies / guidlines. You will quickly find what is generally allowable + what isn't. If you feel you have a leg...