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Perhaps I missed it but did anyone mention cleaning the inside of the solder ring fitting as well as the pipe?

+1 to a new planning application restarting the appeal clock. If you extend under PD think it would be worth getting a Certificate of Lawful development that confirms PP is not required.... Specifically to avoid any claim on their part that you have implemented the PP that is liable for £11k CIL.

Sorry last post has a missing end quote and I cant figure out how to fix it.

The relevant regulation is 40(7).. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2014/9780111106761/regulation/6

Having read some more I agree with PeterW. The self build exemption can be interpreted as only applying to new builds not conversions. Conversions are already "exempt" in that only new floor area should be charged. Looks like you should only be charged on 64-52=12sqm. The <100sqm rule doesn't apply if the conversion creates a dwelling so I think there will be something to pay. No problem. You won't be appealing the decision to refuse a self build exemption you will be appealing the calculation. Have they explained how they arrived at £11,000 ?

I'd say it's not ideal having a 25mm "restriction" in a 50mm pipe but is it actually giving any problems? Is the standing charge higher if you have a 2"/50mm meter ?

They are Inline pressure reducers set to 3 bar at the factory. Something like this without the gauge... https://www.screwfix.com/p/prv-with-gauge-x/41943

Great site for hard landscaping..Check out the site index for "retaining walls". http://pavingexpert.com/featur04.htm Should also check with the manufacturer of the concrete panels.

Bit late to this thread but … We have several small reduction valves on basin taps to reduce splashing. They were all fine when first installed but all started to reduce the flow rate after a year of so. Adjusting them sorted the problem. Not sure if they just age a bit or what. We don't have a lot of scale.

I wonder if the government consulted the DNOs before deciding that we were all switching to electric cars in 2040 (or is it going to be 2030 as some are pressing for)? I've been thinking of installing a charger, even though I don't have an electric car yet, just in case the DNO have to start refusing installations in my village.

Presumably if you installed a <16A array (and they only upgrade you and your neighbour) they could still refuse a G58 later on the grounds that..

We ran a wire from our house to the bottom of their pole for them and ordered a connection. They called me once a week to say they were working on it then suddenly they stopped calling so I rang them only to be told the work was all finished. So I walk down my driveway to the pole (we had been in four weeks by now I think) and the coil of wire we had left for them was still there. The lady says it's definitely all finished and that if it's not working it must be faulty. So I let them send out a fault engineer who insists on testing my line from the master socket (we had fitted). He wouldn't listen to my protest that it wasn't connected at the pole yet. Some minutes go by while he fiddles with some test kit then askes me to show him where I think the problem is. Fortunately he took the embarrassment rather well. He couldn't fix it on the spot as they aren't allowed to climb poles these days without a cherry picker (or so he said) but made a few calls and a crew turned up about a week later.

Are you extending the building? If not then I agree with others. Developments that only involve a change of use are exempt. There is a database of appeal example by the Valuation Office Agency here... https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/community-infrastructure-levy-appeal-decisions#2018 One or two are for change of use.

Be aware that the process for claiming the self build exemption is strict. If you start work before getting _all_ the paperwork done you loose the exemption.

+1 Should be zero rated to you. (eg not charged to you and then reclaimed). It comes under .. VAT 708 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vat-notice-708-buildings-and-construction/vat-notice-708-buildings-and-construction 3.3.4 Work closely connected to the construction of the building (b) produces works that allow the building to be used, such as works in connection with:

Whatever you install you should installed a wired CAT 6 network as well. That's what the conduit is for in that datalight system you linked to. Their face plates have two wired and two fiber ports. My guess is you will never use the fibre ports as everything these days is either wired or wifi. There are so few people with fibre in their house that I doubt anyone is making TV with a fibre port on it.

If it's a new build check their address including number is offered when you type their postcode into one of the websites that does address lookups. If not then they need to get that sorted by the council or they may also have issues with other utilities. Looks like about 6 weeks since they first contacted BT. They seem to be in the same state we were after that time. Might still have four weeks to go if our experience is typical. Next time you speak to BT make sure they know the line is for a vunerable person with medical issues and they can't even make emergency voice calls. Broadband is very unlikely to work until voice is working so keep stressing they can't make voice calls so that they keep the right department working on the problem. You could also try reporting it as a faulty line. However I think they want £125(?) deposit to get an engineer to look at it. If no fault found you loose the money.

Just make sure your finger isn't in the recessed handle as the door goes into the pocket.

I think this is a bit of a grey area and a bit of a balls up on the part of the planners not removing permitted development rights. I know your situation is different but had it been a new house... http://www.permitteddevelopment.org/New-houses-and-PD.php Selected quotes.. "The property does not enjoy any PD rights until the approved scheme has been implemented. Therefore you cannot really submit a Planning application or a Certificate of Lawful Development until such time a physical property exists on the site and you have legally implemented the previous Planning Approval." "Many Councils have formulated their own interpretation of when this point is (i.e. when the dwelling actually exists and is capable of receiving further applications for PD or Planning). I have heard cases from one extreme to another. One Local Planning Authority insisted to a client that it should be finished and occupied for 2 years whilst another felt that the installation of the foundations was enough to have implemented the approval & physical dwelling. " "Our interpretation of the formal 'birth point' of a new dwelling for adding Permitted Development extensions (and a certificate of lawful development application) is when the 'majority' of the framework of the building has been installed (i.e. - all of its volume). " "I would also go further & suggest that you make sure that it is water tight and most importantly you have discharged ALL of the Planning Conditions required prior to development taking place on the site. If you do not do this you leave yourself wide open to the Council suggesting that the scheme has not yet been fully implemented due to the non-compliance of the Conditions and, as such, you have illegal building works until such times the Conditions are complied with - trust me - it has happened before!"

No worries. Loft aerials can work fine. I'm using one as not too far from sandy heath. Had to remove some foil from the loft insulation though.

That link is to a trap. So no extra trap needed Google Top access shower traps.

+1 Only things detailed on a landscaping plan can be reclaimed.

First find out which transmitter you should point at and how far away it is. That info is used to workout what type and size of aerial you need. Also how high it needs to be. Boosters are the devil's work. If you are in a poor signal area you need a big aerial as high as possible. If that's still not getting a signal the answer might be a mast head amp. If you want to feed several TV sets you need a distribution amplifier which doesn't really need to boost the signal massively.

Might have to copy and paste that link.

More from google.. https://aaltodoc.aalto.fi/bitstream/handle/123456789/12007/master_Mal%E9n_Joni_2013.pdf?sequence=1 Which suggests relocating the inverter or perhaps even mounting it to the wall in a different way can effect the noise produced.