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Hi all, Would a stipulation in a property's register of title (deeds) prevent permission being granted if the application breached that particular stipulation? Or can planning permission circumvent these restrictions if granted? E.g. I'm wondering if it would be possible to build a garage close...

Hi all, I'm trying to ascertain if it's possible to use an external cement board in place of the usual upvc fascia board where the verge drips/drains over the side and into guttering. The idea is to have continuous (silicone) render rather than ugly plastic board over the top. It's a warm roof...

Hi all, Is it possible to build a 1st floor wall of timber where the sole plate is positioned over the external leaf of brickwork, rather than inner leaf, in a cavity wall? What would go underneath to spread this load? (if possible). Essentially to make more room internally and also have the...

Hey good folks, I have a side extension that will extend out in line with an existing brickwork chimney breast, will it be fine in terms of tying-in the new block work with the chimney breast as you would normally or are there any concerns here? Also in terms of thermal bridging I suppose it...

Hi all, What are your thoughts on potentially converting this old garage into a mini granny annex? (see attached photo) Roof looks like asbestos and those concrete panel/block walls leave much to be desired. Knock it down or upgrade it?; I’m not sure how those panel walls compare with masonry...

Hi all, In a bit of a bind with the roofing on this project, would like some advice.. The project is an extension with a new pitched gable section (to match the existing right-hand gable on the images attached) and a flat roof section between the two gables. Struggling to consider what would be...

Hi all, hope this is the best place to ask.. the plumbing section didn't seem quite right for this. Are there any common methods/systems of recycling grey water from a kitchen sink available? The kitchen is quite distant from the 'wet zones' of the house, inspection chambers and toilets are on...

Hi All, Sorting out some plans for a friend. Should a party wall agreement be in place for this project? (Please see attached) Essentially, they got planning permission almost a decade ago but never built the single storey part of the build, just the two storey part above kitchen. Now they are...

Hi all, Quick question RE kitchen extension and waste water drainage for sink. Do waste pipes need to be vented as poo pipes or can they connect straight to Inspection Chambers? SVP is far away so ideally not installing a new one or AAV. Or perhaps connecting sink trap to an outside open drain...

Hi all, Trying to sort out a separating wall for a garage conversion, could use some guidance on the wall diving new heated space and remaining existing garage area. New heated space will have door into it from house, garage will retain garage door into it, there will be no access through new...

Hi All, An existing kitchen concrete floor will be removed to make way for a floating floor with underfloor heating that will also run into the extension. What is going to be the best floor construction to ensure this goes as smoothly as possible. I.e. getting the levels to match between...

Hi all, Looking for some advice regarding bay windows: Insulation and VCL. (See attached detail). What’s shown is a warm ventilated (with battens) lead bay roof. I’m pretty sure the detail I have is incorrect as the timber joists do not have insulation between, resulting in a cold spot between...

Seems like a silly question but as far as i'm aware the regs doesn't make it obvious.. If you are building an extension where you have used up 25% of the allowance already,but you need to add another opening to the existing structure, in this case an external door into the garage, would this add...