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I forgot to mention that it's possible to level boards with a router. There are several vids on youtube that differ only in the design of the jig..

You could try asking a local timber merchants if they could plane it "in between jobs".

I've done some work with green and fully seasoned oak. How bad is the twisting? I agree it would certainly be a lot easier to find someone to put it through a planer/thicknesser. However I think if the twisting wasn't too bad, and you can live with it being a bit rustic, I reckon you could get away with an electric plane and a bunch of spare blades. If DIY would be inclined to just plane the top surface of each plank. I would use packing between the un-planed side and steel frame or a carefully profiled cross member. Never leave anything made of steel (like the plane or other tools) on the oak even for a short time. When you get back from lunch and pick it up there will be a black mark on the oak and more

I got a whole years worth of pre app advice for free. ?

Leaking carbon monoxide at low flame so a valve needs replacing? Something about that doesn't sound right.

They forgot the energy needed to drive to work from your rural retreat.

Will they be expecting private building control companies to check you have complied with a planning condition?

As it stands it looks just like a layby. I think a low stone wall and perhaps even some gates would look good.

I don't think the law allows them to make it a building control issue. I think the only way they can do it is through the local plan.

Mostly they make it up. They draw a mental line around the existing development. Some level of "smoothing" is applied, the don't always follow existing property boundaries exactly or there would never be any in fill plots. That's why other documented boundaries can sometimes help.

I had a look on Google maps satellite view and the building south of the plot on your map looks like a car park. If there is a building there now take a look at the planning file for it. Ditto the Quaker lodge. Have a look around for any other maps of the area. You might find it's within church, parish, village, conservation or less formal boundaries. Anything that shows it's included in more obviously developed area to the east of the lane adds to your ammunition.

Thought about this some more.. In cases where someone causes a statutory nuisance you can take them to court for damages, however the court expects you to minimise the cost of any damages (no stays at the Ritz when Travel Lodge will do). So a court might look unfavorably on any claim for damages caused by you NOT turning off her water. I can't claim to be a legal expert but I think you would be on safe ground if you took the following steps... Write to her recorded delivery to notify her that her pipe is leaking and keep copy and receipt or posting etc. In the letter point out that she is liable for repairs and any damage that the leak causes. You can offer to help her turn off the water but say that if she doesn't take action (within say 48 hours) you will be forced to turn off her water yourself to prevent damage to your property for which she will be liable. I've also been told by a solicitor that if you warn someone that their action or inaction might cause damage, and they go ahead anyway, then they open themselves up to additional damages for negligence. My guess is that if when you turn off the water she will come around fuming. So I would be tempted to let to police know in advance what you are going to do. eg Just pop in the police station and tell them about the leak and that you will be turning off the water at <time> to prevent damage to your property. Say you are worried how she might react so you are just letting them know in case you have to call later about a breach of the peace. They might even offer to be there when you turn it off. Might also be wise to contact both the water co and social services both by phone and in writing at the same time you write to the neighbour to let them know you may have to turn off the water supply to a vulnerable person. Might find that's enough to get the water company out to fix it. PS: In cases where a leak in one property affects another the police have powers to break in and turn off the water under the auspices of the 'Police and Criminal Evidence Act' on the grounds of 'preventing serious damage to property'. So if they tell you not to turn off her water ask them to come and do it.

According to Anglian Water the old lady is responsible for the pipe from where it enters your boundary, across your garden to her house. Some water companies will fix the first leak on customer owned pipes or free but the bit in my bold might be of interest... https://www.ofwat.gov.uk/households/supply-and-standards/leakage/ So one option would be to report the leak and the fact that it's been going on for awhile and see if they will fix it and send her the bill. However, that may only fix the immediate leak. I hate to suggest it but I think you may need legal advice. eg. to find out if you can fix the pipe once and for all and send her a bill. Does your house insurance cover legal protection?

How on earth can a plot be both infill and isolated? I think you stand a good chance of getting pp.

I believe it depends if the pump is simply part of the delivery of the concrete or if they are actually providing a service such as the filling of form work or leveling slabs as well... Seperate delivery charges are normally standard rated, not reclaimable. Services are zero rated, and materials provide as part of the service are also zero rated.

I don't know if this sort of thing is any good...only 3V so not much power? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-Cordless-Edging-Shrub-Shear/dp/B00GZLFQB6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1534057366&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=electric+hedge+clippers

I've not used them but perhaps try iwood ... https://www.iwood.co.uk/cut-to-size/35/elm-european/ Min order value is £750

Check the wording of your planning permission carefully. There have been cases where permission was granted for a conversion, then during construction Building Control told them the existing building was unsafe/unusable. After knocking down the unsafe parts the planners told them their was insufficient left for it still to be classed as a conversion and withdrew their permission on the grounds it could no longer be implemented. They then objected to a new application on the grounds that a new house in the country side was against policy. I'm sure appeals have gone both ways. The can get messy. If in doubt get the planners to confirm a knock down and rebuild is ok in writing. If they won't do that it might only be because some planning offices are funny about not giving legally binding advice in a letter. They might insist you apply to ammend the planning grant or apply for a certificate.

Perhaps worth a read.. https://www.gosschalks.co.uk/blog/2018/03/05/wayleave-qanda-with-matthew-fletcher

If the appliances are "free" then what happend if you need to send something back for a refund?

A wood stain won't work well on metal. Might not last first winter. I would get them professionally painted before fitting, probably powder coated but it won't be cheap. Check with the window manufacturer to see what they recommend.

I need glasses for the PC screen which I like to keep at the back of the desk and reading/close work. Optician recommended graduated lenses which are like bifocal lens's but with a smooth transition. I find they work very well.

So he's proposing to move the macerator pipe from under the floor to outdoors on the surface? Risk of freezing?

Our house in Belgium had an underground rainwater tank. It was built as part of the krup kelder a 3ft deep cellar just used for services. Not sure how many others had smilar

Our UFH system is vented so runs at 0.1 to 0.3 bar. Not had any issues with noisy circulation pumps. They are Grunfos pumps. Just make sure they are mounted in the correct orientation, you can't just put them in any old which way.