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    building regs, is an architect compolsory?

    I contacted BR via email, and today they replied as follows: Further to your earlier e mail, as the proposed is for a workshop a full plans application will be required, this will entail a completed application form, detailed drawing and specification of works along with site/location plans...
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    building regs, is an architect compolsory?

    I am the OP. So do you think i would be allowed to go down the building notice route apposed to a full plan procedure? This building will be built from scratch and is 14 x 7 meters floor area. Do you think building notice, where the bco calls out to check every stage would be accepted...
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    building regs, is an architect compolsory?

    Im currently waiting for planning approval to build a large timber frame workshop at the top of my drive way. I sketched the plans myself and submitted them to my planning dept. with no problems. I am now told that i will need building regs ( i knew that) but they will want architect drawings...
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    Electric supply to my workshop/outbuilding advice needed

    I WILL get building control involved, i have no choice, but yes, i plan to build this project myself (with the help of friends) I recently rewired my house (old house i was renovating and extending) I had to get building control involved, and had to pay around £500 for the council to appoint...
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    Adding a toilet to my outbuilding, advice please

    Hi guys, i'm in the planning process of building myself a large workshop in my garden, the proposed building is big at 14m x 7m and will be used as a work from home commercial premises. I plan to incorporate a toilet and sink within the building, but not sure what building regulations are...
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    Electric supply to my workshop/outbuilding advice needed

    Hi guys, i'm proposing to build a large garage workshop building with an upstairs attic rooms in my back garden. The building measures 14m x 7m so about the size of a bungalow. What i need to know is: would I be allowed to run an electric supply from my existing meter to the proposed...
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    Timber frame without brick exterior advice needed

    LOL, yes it is pretty big, but I have the space for it. After i retire, (i'm 47 now) I hope to apply for change of use to a domestic dwelling, and either live in it myself and let out my current house or visa versa. it could be my pension pot As for renting a workshop, the issue is that...
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    Timber frame without brick exterior advice needed

    Yes , unfortunately it does need building regs as it's got attic trusses for 2 rooms upstairs and measures 14 X 7 meters, it's going to be used as a work from home electronics repair business. Trouble is that I have a bad back for block laying and can't do a pro job at brick laying. Being on...
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    Timber frame without brick exterior advice needed

    Hi guys, i'm new here, and I'm planning to build a workshop/garage in my garden. I'm wanting to build it out of 6x2 timber frame, but instead of the usual brick/block exterior cladding, I plan to clad the external frame with insulation boards, then render them (like they do to externally...
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