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Thanks guys. Option two it is then. I'll speak to some local plumbers to get the system changed. I appreciate your input.

Hi We have no gas so use oil and electric only. We have a Grant Vortex Eco boiler that was fitted by previous owner 2 years ago. This boiler only does the central heating. The hot water is provided by immersion heaters in an unvented cylinder. The hot water cylinder is too small for our needs...

Thanks Vinn. I researched them, both online and at showrooms comparing to other brands. They have a published and itemised price list on their website.

Hi This is a bit of a punt but thought I may as well ask. I am considering a Utopia Bathroom suite for my new bathroom as they seem to have a good reputation. My builder is arranging the fitter so I need 'supply only' and have been offered 20% off the published price by a local authorised...

That's brilliant. Thanks very much for your help.

Hi I have purchased a Netatmo thermostat and it only has 2 wires when my existing stat has 4. I have uploaded a picture. The Netatmo user guide says I need to identify which 2 wires are the control wires and only connect them to the new stat. Can you help me identify which of the wires in...

Thanks John. Will take look at the other materials out there to see if they might work.

Hi I have a double garage constructed from preformed painted concrete sections which looks very retro and does not match the brick work of the house. I have considered knocking it down and rebuilding it but the quotes are pretty high when it won't add a lot of value to the property. I have...

Just had another quote for £400 for the drawings so I am going to have a go at them myself this weekend after all! It doesn't look like any of the builders will be available to start until next spring so I have time to get it right. My personal preference is to go for the LDC rather than a...

We want the LDC just in case we sell in a few years time. It's bound to be brought up by any buyers conveyancer and if I just state its PD its will no doubt lead to questions and delays.

Hi All Any recommendations for someone to do scale drawings that the LPA (Coventry) will accept so I can apply for an LDC for a new garage under Permitted Development? My own architect has quoted £495 which I thought was a bit pricey as he already has most of what he needs as he has done the...

There are no markings anywhere on the controls or shower so I can't establish the maker. Nothing is budging so I've put it back together for now and will contact a plumber. I don't want to end up breaking or scratching it trying to save a few bob. Thanks to everyone for your input though, much...

Hi Gaz I have removed the C clip but I'm still stumped as to what to do next? I can't work out what bit comes away from the other and don't want to damage the various threads.

Hi The temperature valve on my shower has become very stiff so I am trying to remove it to descale or replace. Looking online for tutorials it seems I needed to remove the back plate which I have done. I now can't work out how to remove the middle valve as it's different to all the ones in the...

UPDATE FROM OP: I hate it when you read a forum post and it just tails off with no answer so here is the answer to my original question which was 'can the LPA object without neighbours objecting (when developing under PD using the larger home extension rules)?' The answer is - No the LPA...

Ahh.... Any tips on how to remove without bending and scratching it?

Hi I'm trying to get at the heat mixing valve thingy as its seized up. I've got this far but the faceplate still won't come away. Could the installer have glued it? Thanks

So if my house is 16 metres wide and I add 4 metres to the side and go out the rear by 4 metres beyond the back of the house I can then wrap around the back of the existing house by a further 4 metres. Thus giving me 8 metres wide and 50% of original width extension across the back? I can't...

42 days......plus the time it takes me to sort the scaled drawings for the application form ;). I'm not the most artistic person and the architect I spoke to seems to think I cant use the Larger Home Extension rules without the LPA taking an interest in 'affect on amenity' so I need to find an...

Hi again Yet another PD question! I know I can extend back and to the side but can I extend to the side and beyond so as to do a wrap around under Permitted Development rules. See option C in my diagram. The total width across the back will not exceed 50% of original house width even though my...