Hi all, I have instructed an architect for a storey side extension and single storey rear extension on a semi detached property. The attached picture is my mock up of existing ground floor plan and what I think will be the proposed plan. While still waiting for the architect to complete his plans I have a couple of questions regarding some aspects of the build
1) Rear Extension Size -> Architect says I am allowed to extend out of the rear to 3.6m. Any reason why I can't go out to 4m or do I risk planning permission rejection?
2) New Boiler Location -> Existing boiler (Marked RED in both plans) is in front of house and I can only think the new location will be at the back of the house where the new kitchen will be. I am assuming the garage will not be an ideal location because I can't put the flue on the boundary wall and there is no window ventilation in the garage. Will there be any issues with running the gas supply from from of the house to the back of that's allowed?. I am assuming it will have to run inside the garage along the boundary wall it gets to the kitchen?. We currently have a heat only type boiler so will be changing to combiner's .... I take it that we will absolutely not need the water cylinder & tank anymore?
3) Garage partition wall (YELLOW) -> Will the wall between the Garage and Kitchen be a solid or cavity wall?. Whats best to keep the cold completely out?. What type of door (kitchen into Garage) is allowed to keep the cold/draft out? Since there will be living spaces above the garage. Whats the best way of insulating the floor above?
4) Existing Kitchen converted into a Study? -> The architect said we should take the stud partition out between the old kitchen and lounge to allow more natural light though to the lounge. This seems a good idea .... and could potentially be used as a dining instead or even an open study area. We intend to sell the property if the price is right. So my question is will the price be higher removing the stud wall or keeping it as a separate room?
5) Heating the rear Extension > I hate the cold and unfortunately we are north facing. Which will give us the best heating? under floor electric/ water heating or traditional CH radiators?
Thanks
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1) Rear Extension Size -> Architect says I am allowed to extend out of the rear to 3.6m. Any reason why I can't go out to 4m or do I risk planning permission rejection?
2) New Boiler Location -> Existing boiler (Marked RED in both plans) is in front of house and I can only think the new location will be at the back of the house where the new kitchen will be. I am assuming the garage will not be an ideal location because I can't put the flue on the boundary wall and there is no window ventilation in the garage. Will there be any issues with running the gas supply from from of the house to the back of that's allowed?. I am assuming it will have to run inside the garage along the boundary wall it gets to the kitchen?. We currently have a heat only type boiler so will be changing to combiner's .... I take it that we will absolutely not need the water cylinder & tank anymore?
3) Garage partition wall (YELLOW) -> Will the wall between the Garage and Kitchen be a solid or cavity wall?. Whats best to keep the cold completely out?. What type of door (kitchen into Garage) is allowed to keep the cold/draft out? Since there will be living spaces above the garage. Whats the best way of insulating the floor above?
4) Existing Kitchen converted into a Study? -> The architect said we should take the stud partition out between the old kitchen and lounge to allow more natural light though to the lounge. This seems a good idea .... and could potentially be used as a dining instead or even an open study area. We intend to sell the property if the price is right. So my question is will the price be higher removing the stud wall or keeping it as a separate room?
5) Heating the rear Extension > I hate the cold and unfortunately we are north facing. Which will give us the best heating? under floor electric/ water heating or traditional CH radiators?
Thanks
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