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£65 Blimey, I'd read the PD technical guidance and see if you can make own judgement and then submit the planning app or certificate app as appropriate. The council has no magic book or guidance - they only have the information we have, so make an informed judgement that you can explain if...

standard guidance is normally for foundation to go below invert level of sewer where within 3 metres of sewer. Obviously this would likely be a pile foundation required for theses depths if following the above guidance. As mentioned above submit a build over app and then take it from there...

I think I'd go for a certificate application. ie PD.

While obviously a completion certificate is useful, I should think that an inspection of the extension by a knowledgeable and trusted builder/surveyor/architect/architectural technologist will be able to give you an idea of how well constructed it is and if there are any defects developing or...

A car park space is 2.4x4.8 although I think it has been revised to 2.5x5.0. Manual for Streets. The trouble here is that you spoke to the L.A. and not to a private planning expert first. Do your homework before sticking your head out of the trench. Do you need parking and turning or just...

Having read all the above. I'd agree that taped boards form a VCL. Use Tyvek in future High level vents can be tile/slate vents as glidevale or similar. You mention a lean to, please elaborate on this junction with the existing house, is it cavity, did you install a cavity tray ...

Defo sounds like house just needs warming up and loads of ventilation by the sounds of it. There is moisure in the house somewhere and heating is turning it into vapour but you are not letting it escape. Heat the house up and then ventilate and repeat. If you dont let the vapour escape, it will...

It seems very bizarre that they have not seen the inside of the building. They may be fine with it?! What are your options, leave it as is - are/will the council chase you? If the council dont chase, it will only potentially come up if/when you sell your property. Very frustrating I can...

Its unfortunately still covered for LBC - I've had to get LBC for demolition of a concrete prefab garage as its within the curtilage/grounds of a listed building. Rules are rules even if its clearly a no-brainer.

I'd arrange a site meeting with you architect and the conservation officer, I'd like to think by the end of meeting you will all know where you stand and a revised application can then be submitted for approval.

I should think the answer is yes. The guys installing it should know. Speak to building control. If money is tight, if you are happy with the competence of the installers and the approved product then you could apply retrospectively for BR approval. If so keep all documents and take...

Ok, This does unfortunately happen where you get told one thing and it turns out to be incorrect. The decision will only have a short description as to the reason for refusal. You should look at the officer's report and the conservation officer's consultation which should be availiable...

That sounds very wrong and definitely OTT. Chances are the planning officer is a bit confuse and its not really his place to say. They may well be policies at Local Authority level but if there is a concern regarding parking and therefore highways, he should really consult the highway authority...

I am not aware of a minimum door height in the building regulations.

That should be no problem with building control, it happens all the time - but if you burn your house down when using your extension your insurance may have something to say.

If looking to to introduce a door on the stair I would take guidance from part K of the Building Regulations. 400mm clear landing from bottom step or 900mm clear landing from top step. It sounds like room is tight and a door on the stair would be awkward, have you perhaps considered a thick...

Yes. Planning: Both Permitted Development (subject to complying with specific dimensions) and non Permitted Development can be built (subject to planning permission for the latter). Building Regulations: If within 1 metre of the boundary then it must be built substantially of non...

Or you could timber clad or tile hang the gable down to the window head? Your cavity has essentially stopped working as it was designed to so you've got to stop the water penetration of the outer leaf - but ideally keep it porous (no use using any unbreathable treatment eg bitumen or...

Based on the limited information, unless I've misunderstood I think you have got an answer already: PD rights withheld/withdrawn. A bit more information would help us help you.

What is the orientation?Ddoes this wall face the prevailing wind/rain? Full fill cavity wall insulation can easily cause these defects/exacerbate previous defects but nomally only on an exposed elevation.