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    Vaulted ROOF or ceiling for extension ?

    Hi, I am looking to build an extension to my bungalow and I'm putting plans together now. I'm looking at a 10m x 7.6m extension to house a living room and kitchen, and have a draft floorplan. Kitchen/Diner 5.5m x 7.3m Living 4m x 7.3m The existing 1960s building has regular 8ft ceilings...
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    Creating a block plan

    Hi, I'm preparing a planning application for an extension to my bungalow. I've used Sweet Home 3d to create floor plans and elevations which I'm hoping will be acceptable. I've also looked at the map provider sites and getting a location map and marking the boundary in RED seems...
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    Bungalow Side extension - Need to setback ?

    Hi, I have a detached bungalow on a huge plot. It has a rectangular footprint approx 14.7m x 7.35m. Ideally I'd like to extend to a footprint of 24.7m x 7.35m. This would still leave the extension 3.3m short of the boundary to the nearest property, which is perpendicular to mine on a return...
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    Free / Cheap Drawing Package

    I'm at the early stage of considering an extension and would like to download a basic tool to test some initial room layout ideas. Any suggestions ? Thanks
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    What is this ???? Infrastructure Street furniture

    Hi, Could anyone let me know what this is. Is it an issue having one directly outside a house ? Thanks
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    Ensuite - leaving bedroom with no window

    Hi, I am buying a 3 bedroom terraced house which fronts onto a busy road with a pub outside. The living room and 2 bedrooms are to the rear of the property, with the upstairs bathroom, downstairs cloakroom, kitchen and one bedroom to the front overlooking the busy road. The noise should be no...
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    Privacy Glass options

    Hi, I have a corridor with large area of glass ( 5800 x 1900 ) which is currently an old aluminium frame with blown double glazed units. I am looking to replace it , and the obvious choice is upvc . The corridor looks onto the garden , which is fine during the day, but I'm not keen on the...
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    Having a Lamppost moved ?

    Hi, I have a bungalow at the end of a cul de sac. The kerb is dropped across the width of house front and there is an existing drive to the right hand side with a wall to left hand side with a lamppost in front of wall. Ideally i'd like a turning space given the location at end of the cul de...
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    Outline planning - Tree report required for Privet bushes ?

    Hi, I am thinking of applying for outline PP for a detached house in the garden of a property I own. It is on a local authority estate up north and I guess the final 3 bed house maybe worth around 140k tops on completion , so only worth doing if the PP is reasonably straigtforward. 3 bed 1950s...
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    Regs for installing replacement used wooden front door

    Hi, I'm doing a property refurb and the building inspector seems happy enough with the work I have done so far, adding en-suites etc. It is an Edwardian terrace, and I had intended to replace the existing wooden front door with a composite door. However, the door opening is quite narrow and...
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    Possible New build in Garden - Too near drains/sewers ?

    I am looking to buy a semi with a good size garden which to the untrained eye looks like a potential building plot. The existing property has manholes on the path to the righthand side, within a metre of the property, with the pipe running parallel to the outside wall. To the right of the...
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    Scaffolding Costs - Ballpark figure ?

    Hi, I'm trying to work out ballpark costs for a roofing job. Roughly how much should I budget for scaffolding for a Victorian 3 bed mid terrace , front and back, approx 6.5m width. Job is up north , tyneside. Thanks
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    Householder or Full Planning Application ?

    As a director of Ltd company which buys properties, renovates and sells. I am looking to apply for PP to add an extension to a property. Do I apply a for Householder planning permission or is this just for owner/occupiers ? or do I need to do 'Full planning' which appears to be more for...
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    extension size - would planners suggest change of size ?

    If planners thought a planned extension was too big would they simply deny or do they sometimes ask you to reduce size ?
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    Free Plans Drawing Software

    Hi, I am looking to submit a planning application for a simple 2 storey rear extension. Two storey box with flat roof. I have looked at recent applications at my council and think I could do necessary drawings without spending my hard earned cash on an architect / draughtsman. Can...
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    replacing gas hob with electric

    i will be asking an electrician to install an electric hob, but wondered how it can be done. i have an electric oven with thick cable direct to cooker socket. it will not plug into standard 13a socket like many modern ones do. The gas hob had a 13a fused plug , but i have had gas safe man...
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    B Regs for dry lining single skin brick extension

    I will be doing work on a Victorian terrace with a single skin , single storey, rear extension which was probably added in 60s or 70s, part of which was probably original outside toilet. Currently the extension houses the kitchen, combi boiler in cupboard, and only bathroom. There isn't a...
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    when did window installation become notifiable ?

    anybody know when did window installation become notifiable ?
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    Damp Proof & Insulate existing single skin brick extensi

    I have a Victorian terrace house with a single skin brick, single story rear extension which currently houses the kitchen and bathroom. I guess it was probably added in the 1960s and isn't in great condition. Not surprisingly, the place is damp. I intend to relocate the kitchen and...
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    party wall agreement for loft conversion

    i am in 2 minds about whether to do a loft conversion. if getting a party wall agreement was in anyway problematic or expensive i wouldnt go ahead. from what i have read , i would need to serve a notice on neighbour. if they consented, all well and good. if they declined i would...
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