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That’s the thing, I don’t know yet.

I guess my understanding of what a foundation is might be slightly off, I consider everything that's up to DPC level to be foundation. since I have a few rows of bricks below ground level, I can't see how placing the RSJ on top won't cause a massive step in the middle of the extension. it also...

hi, I just received my structural calculations and building regs documents, everything seems fine. I'm jut curious about one concept that I can't completely understand, mainly as a learning moment. the engineer wants a box frame as we're looking to completely remove the ground floor rear wall...

I did a bit of research. Are the things in my garden inspection chambers and not manholes? Does that mean I have to add a rodding eye/manhole between the extension and the inspection chamber? I always thought rodding is done with a flexible metal hose that rotates, clearing the blockage.

I don’t get it, what’s wrong with rodding from the second manhole that remains in place? Could you possible mark on the map where this new manhole ahould be? I have a feeling whatever happens, it will be behind the existing one, which makes it obsolete, given the existing is public and thames...

But that aecond manhole remains. Why would I need a new one behind the existing one? You open the exiating manhole, rod the pipe and that’s it. I’ll phone them up tomorrow and clarify.

I applied, it’s just a formality, will get done. It’s not planning permission I’m worried about, even a full application.

Oh no, planning permission, party wall agreements, structural calculations and restrictive covenant relaxations are long done. The only thing missing was the build over agreement, which was meant to arrive this week. Sorry, what do you mean by a new one on the sewer itself? Both manholes (mine...

There’s already a manhole there, the neighbour has it!!! Does that mean if I inform them of it, it’s all good?

hi everyone, the only thing we're missing in order to start out rear extension project is a build over agreement. we applied on time and as promised, thames water responded fairly quickly. unfortunately, the answer was not positive and I'm not sure how to proceed. long story short, we have...

1. PVA solution to act as an adhesive? 2. pipe protection foam

It did... to the applicant, not to your aunt. Neighbours don't receive evidence of the approval, this would be available online. What your aunt should've received is a consultation letter, but again, without a really good reason, her opinion wouldn't have changed anything.

PS: I just checked my local authority's planning guidance and even in the case of a full application, they will have no reason to reject. for ground floor extensions, the 45 degree rule becomes 60 degrees, which is super safe for the size I'm building. height at eaves is 2.8m, overall height...

I submitted an application through the planning portal, I'm expecting both neighbours (luckily there's only two of them) to not object at all, as we already covered the project and they were happy with it. I'll keep you posted, thanks for all the advice. The funny thing is, I was planning to...

hmmm... choices. is it likely they'll "look" for my extension if none of the neighbours complain? I know for a fact they won't because I'm building my extension is such a way as to accommodate the neighbour who will soon build a similar extension. we agreed this in writing. should I just apply...

Imm happy to take that risk, there’s literally no reason it could be refused. It’s the most simple, rectangular rear extension that exists. It’s also small (in all aspects, it doesn’t interfere with the neighbour’s right to light or privacy and so on. Inwouldn’t normally mind, but it’s...

If a planning application is the worst that can happen, I’m ok with the risk. There’s no reason why the full application wouldn’t be approved. What if I apply for prior approval before starting the works?

Say they do enforce it during those 4 years, what is likely to happen? Is it wiser to consult the neighbours first and delay the works?

Why 4? ☺️

Thanks a lot. I guess you’re right, planning and building control are indeed separate. As for the second part, I’m not concerned the council will make me apply for a full planning application SHOULD they decide to enforce (extremely unlikely, both neighbours are onboard with my project). I...