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How long ago was the permission given? Some conditions have a habit of 'slipping away' forgotten and are not enforced, particularly if no one notices or complains. It sounds unlikely that anyone will complain about your garden, unless your parking your vehicle elsewhere is a nuisance for someone...

I was just up in our loft when I noticed a few of the joists have these patches of white on them. I hadn't noticed them before, but we haven't lived here long. The joists feel otherwise solid to touch and the whiteness seems fairly superficial, a little felty and scrapes with fingernails. Is...

You need to speak to either the original Planning case officer who handled the application, or to Planning Enforcement. However, even if they have breached the permission, the Council might not do anything. Sometimes they decide it is not in the public interest to enforce, especially if...

Generally the answer is NO - provided you are building more or less the same size and on the same footprint.

You say you used the site in its "lawful capacity". The only lawful capacity was the existing commercial use, so I assume you mean that. You ask "is it ok to submit a new application while one is unfinished?" A - Yes of course, gaining planning permisson does not obligate you to carry out the...

Thanks Woody thats really useful. :)

Thanks The product is a cement/lime mix, but even then it should only be used if the original mortar was lime? The environmental benefits include all the things mentioned on this site http://www.buildinglimesforum.org.uk/why-use-lime

Hi I wonder if anyone would be good enough to advise please. We have a 1928 house where the brickwork needs repointing. I have heard that using a lime cement mix is better for environmental reasons. I suggested to our builder that he use this Blue Circle product, but he is reluctant...