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yep, u don't need approval for a velux

It's positive encouragement, at least your doing a bit of research before approaching a professional. I'd offer my services remotely if you want? I can do the drawings from photo's and submit it on-line? :wink: Just because your neighbour has something built it doesn't always follow that you...

Is it just me, or am I missing something here? Is the proposed rear extension going to be 7-8 meters from the existing rear face of the terraced building? Isn't 3m the maximum allowable? Width I can't see an issue with. Yes brick can be built of steel beams, you may need piers + / or...

If it's your daughter's place I would have thought you want to ensure everybody at the house is gonna be safe + sound? As a minimum, I would go for mains wired Smoke detection to GF hallway + FF landing together with a heat detector in the new Kitchen (check Bldg Regs for spec, but usually...

How long is a piece of string again mate? I have had this conversation with a few punters.....they never listen :roll: If what you have approved is 3.9m (as per your eg), then build it to 3.9m.........not to 3.8m or 4m, at 3.9m. If you wanted to build a bigger extension, why didn't you apply...

Afternoon all Have a terraced house and am getting some of the gas + water pipework corrected / redone in the cellar. As part of the works the plumber (who was giving me a quote) noticed a lead pipe going off my main water feed into the neighbour's property + said 'I aint touching that'...

This is the one I use: http://ptd.leica-geosystems.com/en/Leica-DISTO-D2_69656.htm Got it for approx £120-130 approx 6 mths ago..........perfect for what u need + Leica also :wink: Very small pocket sized, water + dust proof, area + volume calculations, illuminated displays etc With...

Again many thanks for the advice crank39, I'm pretty sure it's M & T joints. I'll pick up the dowel tonight, I presume PVA wood glue is suitable for the joints? what about a filler (hopefully not required if my drilling is accurate enough). How many dowels should a put in each side? I was...

Cheers for that crank39 Never even realised that was an option.....any idea where I could pick up hardwood dowels? Or could i just use any dowels? Sounds like a much more 'professional' finish than I'm proposing also. Just not sure if I can smack the joints back together enough. I'm gonna...

Afternoon all Had a pair of hardwood doors fitted a few yrs back, have had constant problems with them unfortunalty. The latest is with the rear stable door, the door expanded over the winter (again) but maybe more than last yr. The door jams shut every winter. Over the few yrs of...

I would agree. If it's within the PD guidlines, it's gnerally allowable. Doesn't matter if Mr & Mrs X get a bit upset. The PD guidlines have been approved nationally, therefore if they come back with a refusal based upon an upset neighbour you would have strong grounds to pursue. I've...

Alright Bob If you don't do it to Building Regs it's dangerous to the residents + will defo cause you problems if/when you sell the place (would you buy a house if any major 'improvements' have been done without meeting the Local Authority standards?). Why risk the lives of your family with a...

100% agree with noseall. You can't pick + choose what Building Control have to consider. You say yourself "I have got BC involved as we've done a number of structural changes and wanted to do the right thing and get everything done by the book. ". If that's the case get it done, he's...

My architectural fee, based upon what has been discussed + without seeing the site in any detail etc, would be £800. That includes drawing up the plans, then once you're happy with them I would submit them to Leeds Building Control. Then if any changes / revisions etc are required, I will do...

I'd be happy to oblige DevilDamo, you've given useful advice. We should always look out for one another. I'll let you know if I take on the job.

bigpkr Let me know your contact no./e-mail + we can take things from there.

2. Engage an architect/technician to put together some working (building regulation) drawings for you. These would provide you with as existing and as proposed plans/elevations as well as details (if necessary). 3. Once those drawings are complete, ask the architect/technician to submit a...

DevilDamo Wouldn't u recommend getting plans drawn up then? They would serve the purpose of getting accurate quotations off builders etc, ensuring the builder builds what the client wants + also you can submit for Bldg Regs approval with them also. Knowing some of the builders that are...

Anybody know where I can get Pendock Profile from? Think it's similar to a MFC product but a timber laminate with a melamine lining? Something similar to this...

There's plenty of 'advice notes' usually. Go onto your Local Authority website + you can download the forms + advice notes from there. Then take your drawings down to the local planning office + ask them to go through it once you've completed it. Your going to have to make a few copies of the...