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I would add, people can and do forget to discharge each of the CIL steps in the right order, and can inadvertently end up on the hook for the whole bill. There was a recent case of this for a buildhub member, and the councils can be really rigid on this. So don't mess it up!

It's really simple: - they need to get the calculations right now - so that if you fall out of qualification for self build relief at a layer date (e.g. you move out within 3 years of completion) - then there is no ambiguity about what is owed. If you call them they'll walk you through the process, in my case my planning consultant helped sort it also.

I would welcome grout recommendations

Hi all, I ordered 3 pallets of tumbled limestone tiles for our outdoor patio. There are a lot of chips, and I'm worried this ruins the aesthetic. Here is how they look: https://imgur.com/a/kLN1W5t The supply says this is 'normal' for tumbled tiles - and there is no defect. Who is correct ? Many thanks in advance. Best, Ben

When I did mine, I did supply, I.e. get a supply of nice fresh air to 'freshen up' the clothes. Then did extract in the ensuite bathroom, and that created a nice flow of air from one to the other, through the bedroom. It has worked wonders.

One tip on measuring openings: don't assume opening is plumb. Measure in 3 places (bottom, middle, top) and use the minimum measurements.

Hi all, Our proposed domestic driveway buildup is: 200mm MOT Type 3 80mm AC10 Asphalt 20mm Resin Bound Gravel In terms of the asphalt layer, should that be done in one 80mm layer ? Many thanks in advance

Save the money for later in the build. You'll thank me.

I don't see why it matters. Why would you tell them? It's all box ticking anyway, and they'll probably lose the records...

Welcome to the most crooked and corrupt industry on the planet

To add this is London clay we are building on.

Super interesting. We didn't put one in our utility room - I actually bought one intending to drill it in later. Despite having 2 washing machines and a dryer in there, and a drying rack, the humidity has stayed consistently strong at 50%, there's clearly enough ventilation that it isn't required. I'd be tempted to monitor humidity (link) - and depending on how it is looking - decide if you actually need to add it in. Obviously - all assuming you can get it through your building control.

Just posting this here for anyone reading later on - I've brought the digger back and I'm taking out another 50mm, that takes my planned buildup to: 200mm - MOT Type 3 80mm - AC10 tarmac 20mm - Resin Bound Gravel Having spoken to some of the well reviewed local driveway companies, it became clear I was skating on the edge of typical specifications, and that seemed like a silly corner to cut.

And what's the most cost effective way to get the porous tarmac done ? Any pointers ?

It's for a domestic driveway. I figured if 80mm of tarmac was fine (typical build up for resin bound gravel), then surely pervious concrete would be? False assumption?