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Sorry to bump but has anyone got any comments on this please? Thanks

Hi There, just after some advise regarding the above. I am building a new single storey extension and as i am moving my current bathroom downstairs i will be creating a new on suite in my master bedroom. The only problem i can see with this is the fact that i will be running a 4" waste pipe...

Thanks for the tip, i know them and will pop along and grab a few. Do you think i can get away with just extending one brick, the controller has already been round and didnt say anything but i dont want this to come back to haunt me.... Thanks

Hi There, i have 2 air bricks below my floor level where i am building my new extension. my question is considering i have several other air bricks in the house, do i need to extend these 2 air bricks through the concrete floor and out the new wall? If i do, all i was planning on doing was...

Yes, i have decided to print all of these documents and store in ring binders for a good reference if needed. i think they will be very helpful indeed. Thanks

that pdf document is very helpful, thankyou...

Thanks hotrod, these are perfect! time to start reading!!! :)

Hi there, i am looking for a good book or online resource which i could use to make sure everything i do with my build complies to building regs. Can anyone recommend a decent book i could buy which has all the building regs detailed or maybe an online resource that i could use? Thanks...

Well my build should take at least 8 weeks so that will not be a problem. on the application i can say work has not yet started - which it hasnt. But i will be starting shortly after submitting the form, i assume again this is okay... This is the problem i want to avoid, and i was hoping to...

I havent applied for PP at all and dont plan to as i believe that my build is under Permitted developement. can i start the build and then apply for Lawful Development Certificate? if i understand this will take 5 weeks ish which again i really dont want to wait for. is the point of...

Hi There, im in need of some advise before i start with my extension. On Thursday morning i submitted my Building control Notice forms along with my plans and the fee to my local council. I havent heard anything back from them yet but wanted to start digging the footings saturday.... am i in...

Hi Jed, its 8.6m btw. the other cost is obviosuly the bricky. im sure its gonna be a lot cheaper to block thatn brick but anyway i might just play safe....

With regards to the brick facing work, i just had a call back from planning and i quoted him the following from the permitted developement guidance doc. "Development is permitted by Class A subject to the following conditions: (a) the materials used in any exterior work (other than materials...

Hi, its only 9m long by 1.5m with a height 2.4m The extension will run down the side of my house and about 1.8m out the back of the house. Yes its a single storey. ive uploaded a quick copy of my plans and highlighted the new extension here -

yes hopefully this will not be happening.... i think i have choice the best route to go for me and i will submit my drawings anyway and see what they say. Thanks for your help...

Argh okay, i like to have them drawn up any way.... thanks for your advise so far, its been really helpful.. If i do go down the notice route and lets say i do something that doesnt comply to the building regs and the inspector sees it, do they typically just tell you to correct it or could...

To be honest my drawings just lay out all the dimensions of the build to a 1:50 scale, i can list all the materials we are going to use so i assume these will be okay to sumbit with building control. Im doing to build with my dad whos been around the game for a long time (not a builder) but...

Can i also ask about Building regs in this post. I have had my drawings checked out via a friend of mine who is an architect and he says they are fine and comply with building regs, If i am doing this build under perm developement can i get away without applying for building regs approval...

thanks jeds, well its 2500 bricks i need for the outer skin and 3-4 hundred blocks. the bricks im looking at are around 50p each hence the £1400....

Hi all, i wonder if someone can give me some answers to my questions below. I live in a side terrace in sutton, surrey and am planning a side extension. I have a party wall agreement with the neighbour as he is planning the same in a few years so is happy for me to build the center wall now...