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Let me put it in simple terms for you. 1 storey - can have 6m extension under permitted development 2 storey - can only have 3m extension on ground floor, but can have 3m upstairs under permitted development I want 5m downstairs and 3m upstairs. I consider upstairs the bigger issue, so why...

I don't think you followed my post correctly, I was as clear as I could be. I actually pointed out that the first floor extension is the one having the greater impact, so then why should that affect what happens on the ground floor?

Your point being? I've had to apply for planning permission for my desired extension, and in the meantime I'm researching what is considered "permitted development".

I'm currently going through the process of applying for planning permission for a 2 storey extension, 5m downstairs and 3m upstairs. Having read what is permitted development, I've found 2 points that I consider are in contention of each other, or, at least, I can't understand why one should...

Ah ok I follow. Yea I'm pretty sure my council use a third party company, too tight to get someone on the books permanently! You've been a great help in making me understand the process more thoroughly, thanks a lot!

Yes, sorry I worded that a bit harshly. It's helped me massively with gaining fundamental knowledge. I think the crux of what I was trying to get at is checking out what my options are if **** ever hits the fan, so to speak. I'm fully aware of notifiable work, and what the differences are...

Wow, that's a lot of hoops to jump through (understandably!). Essentially then I've done nothing with my initial training and qualifications except use it for leverage to where I am now then. Pretty sure the EAL awarding body didn't offer NVQ as part of the level 3 qualification, and reading...

Hi, A little bit of background info about myself; in 2011 I completed Level 3 of Electrical Installation. The path I took to obtain this qualification was Level 2 City & Guilds for 1 year full time, followed by 1 year full time of Level 3 through EAL, as I could not find an apprenticeship at...

Ah so it's not exactly portable? Ok good, that's useful information! I've ordered a hive unit to compare the 2 before I consider which one to return. The hive looks good in that it controls hot water as well, and it's portable because it's battery operated. I did have an idea about how I...

Don't worry, problem solved. I had my heating engineer friend round last night, he talked me through the heating system. I understand it perfectly after a trace-through and found a workaround for the nest location in keeping it where the old thermostat is. I'll reiterate, I AM perfectly capable...

I'm perfectly comfortable with 230V wiring, I'm not going to go into what I can do as that's not up for debate, but I can be considered competent, I'm just not overly familiar with heating systems. That's not what I'm getting at; I'm asking if there are other options for a smart system where my...

Oh really? Their compatibility check isn't great on the site; I filled out the wires I had and it said "sorry, not compatible" after I checked. As long as it can be done without rewiring OR relocating the nest, I'll be happy. But as I say, my current thermostat is powered directly and I've...

Hi, I'm looking at replacing my old thermostat, which is powered at 230V directly into it, and I have another wire (I imagine the switch?) running back to the boiler. I bought a nest last week thinking I'd be able to do a complete like for like replacement, however that doesn't look to be the...

Well from what you've described, my hall is already the ideal location; it's the last room to get warm and I'll check that the rad doesn't have a TRV on it. To me then it sounds like a no-brainer in terms of going for a wired thermostat, and just update the old one I already have. Here was...

Wow, that's a better response than I could have hoped for, and probably more than I deserved! This information is really going to help me a lot, as I'm in the process of decorating my hall and in 2 minds as to what I should do regarding the current location of the thermostat and upgrading. I...

Hi all, I have quite a few questions regarding wired vs wireless thermostats, and how a wireless one would actually work with an existing system. I currently have an old wired analogue thermostat in my hall, which opens directly into my long kitchen, with no door between the 2 rooms. I've...