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@twice round the block the anti-tamper is the same as the one I already have (wrong configuration). The normal end is just a socket (not a different type of anti-tamper).

@twice round the block Thanks but that's the one I already have (clamp on the right of photo), and seems to be the more common one. The one I'm struggling to find is a socket for the one on the left (different configuration of socket teeth - both width and location).

@Roz Hi - I'm just looking at some similar repairs to our unadopted lane. How did you get on? Would really appreciate any tips based on how it went/what you learned.

I'm looking at that too, though I'm not sure the socket will fit inside the recessed hole (the nut may just fit, but not with a socket over it). Unfortunately I think I left the clamps with plain nuts back at the site...

I have a mixture of different anti-tamper nuts on the fencing clamps I picked up in bulk from another self-builder. Can anyone help me find a socket that will work on the nut on the left in the photo? The person I bought it all off hadn’t needed to use these clamps, so hadn’t encountered the issue (they had bought it all second-hand from a large developer). Currently searching all the usual places (eBay etc).

Congratulations!! 🥂

@Havkey100 Just happened to read your original post - that could have been a copy and paste of my experience during our first application. Fingers crossed for you!

Just a note to say thanks for the contributions so far - I like hearing the challenges and different views in this forum as they tend to come across as constructive advice rather than the negative tone that so often fills FB forums. Keep the opinions coming, this discussion has given us some valuable input to challenge our thinking & ideas.

Great idea - I hadn't got to this stage yet, but it's already added to the list of requirements.

@Mattg4321 I managed to do my research RE: fencing as I also had the same scaffolding suggestion proposed - and managed to get this reduced back to the far cheaper option which doesn’t involve driving large tubes into the ground. unfortunately one of our conditions specifies monthly inspection visits… check out this extract! 🤦🏻‍♂️

@Tony L did you ever get this resolved? I’m no expert and am interested as we’re looking at a B+B floor too - I’d be questioning it exactly the same as you have. good luck

Following - I'm searching for similar grading of stone for under driveway and for the tree root protection. Do you have a design you're working to yet? (I'm waiting for structural engineers to reply atm)

@nod unfortunately not an option for us, so now we need to find a cost-viable solution. As an aside, I do find it interesting how planning policy and building regs are happy working in complete isolation of each other. Some architects local to us seem to specialise in getting planning approved with designs not compliant with BR.

@JackOrion I'm guessing your subsoil ground conditions are very different to ours if you're looking at possibly 10m depth. Ours are likely to be 2-3m before refusal (sand). Our ground investigation results were topping out with a N=50 around 2.5m on average.

@JackOrion sounds like a great plot, and very similar to our own one. We haven't decided just yet, but I'm looking at these helical screwpiles from Quadrabuild - https://www.quadrabuild.com/services/quadrapile/ The part that was particularly appealing (other than they meet the same loading capacity as the typical tubes with large helical discs), was that the installation equipment is hand-carried into place and they can run an 80m hose to the generator. Although I haven't got personal experience of them yet, my sister-in-law used them on her extension and it's gone well, avoided huge foundations and allowed them to keep the stablished tree in their garden. Good luck - would be interested to hear more about your build as you progress. Quadrapile-1.jpg

So, we need 'a little' cellular confinement system for our build to use as tree root protection (TRP). This isn't a surprise given our densely wooded plot, but I have been genuinely surprised by how much the plastic webbing material costs! How does plastic webbing measuring a just few metres cost this: 3.1m x 8.2m (100mm deep) = £155+ (rated to 8T) 2.7m x 7.3m (150mm deep) = £210+ (rated to 16T) Any tips on finding the most cost-effective cellular TRP? Have you experience on the loading rating being accurate or exaggerated to drive sales? A bit more detail... We have limited access, and will be building the driveway early on, but access past this point is limited to 2.9m wide (just!), and with very little manoeuvring available, so plant equipment will be limited in size. Our tree protection plan requires the area to be covered in cellular confinement system filled with clean angular stone type 4/20 (see attached screenshot), and so whilst I'd like to keep the temporary area as thin as possible (for cost reasons), we will need some plant equipment and heavy materials carried in, so it's likely we'll need to use 100mm deep cellular system throughout, with 150mm for the area adjacent to the road where delivery vehicles will off-load. Other info - The build is a timber frame and will have some steelwork (longest section ~7.5m) Keen to hear from anyone who has done this / similar. TIA

@Conor thanks for your input - making me think more about the end tall unit indeed. Size of the island is one aspect we're thinking of reducing a little (shortening by one chair and slightly narrower). We were clear in our minds about not wanting it to house either the hob or sink on it so it was more of a work surface than anything else. We've been playing with the idea of the tall unit being at the other end, next to the door, but felt it may enclose the entrance. The sink instinctively went in front of the window.

We haven't posted this on social media, but the BH hive mind feels like a trusted group, so here are some of the design configuration options and a plan layout of our kitchen / living area. We're pretty happy with it, and it's great to have some renders to look at (starting to feel like we're getting close to moving beyond paper plans), but we're trying to think through the details that we may only realise once we move in and live with it. Hence sharing to this community - we'd welcome any comments (or questions) as you may prompt something we haven't considered. Any thoughts/opinions?

@thefoxesmaltings thank you for contributing so much specific detail/answers - very useful. I understand (from another much older post on here) that you did a shadow gap rather than skirting boards - we're currently considering this (I'm leaning towards a shadow gap). Any lessons or advice we need to consider early in the design drawings stage if we go for a shadow gap?

Ah - thanks for this. I had been focussed on the planning conditions so perhaps had s73 on my mind.

I need to submit a s73 non-material amendment (summary below) and would just like to see an example of one (any would do, but one that involves a change to an elevation would be most useful). Change will involve: Moving a window (removing one as we will now be putting a plant room in that location, and introducing a new one that will allow light into a kitchen store room/'pantry'). Slight increase in decking area to introduce a ramp which we will use to meet the accessibility requirement and improve usability. The house is not overlooked and won't impact on any neighbouring amenity. Thanks in advance

@CaptainDram search for your local ‘definitive map’ this sets out the authoritative road status. I used this information in my access strategy.

Hopefully you have all these questions covered off already, but from my limited experience I found that my architect focussed very much on the design without much / any regard for building regulations or tedious details associated with local plans and policies. It seems that some architects (thankfully not mine, but certainly some local to us) seem to specialist in getting through planning, regardless of whether the design can actually be built. With that in mind, here are some questions I'd start with: 1. Is this a bare plot or is it for a replacement dwelling? (especially relevant in a conservation area) 2. Have you got pre-application planning advice? We had this without even submitting a plan (we were expecting a 'no' regardless of what we put in), and although the answer was predictable, it proved valuable to cite that we had followed all the guidance for getting pre-app advice, and di help us frame some of our submission to address directly the main areas of concern (with something to reference against). 3. Alongside this, have you had transport/highways pre-app advice; we did this the second time around and they were far more engaging and helpful than the planning team - the input really helped our application in being successful on the second time around (I've searched a couple of councils and they seem to offer this as standard). 4. Does it meet the minimum space standards for room sizes? https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6123c60e8fa8f53dd1f9b04d/160519_Nationally_Described_Space_Standard.pdf 5. Have you checked your council transport planning policy guidance? Some examples: Surrey guidance - https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/parking/strategy-and-guidance/development-parking-guidance#section-5 Oxfordshire guidance - https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/sites/default/files/file/roads-and-transport-policies-and-plans/PARKINGS.PDF Having read far far too many planning applications in the 2.5yrs it took us to get approval, a very common condition I've read refers to being able to leave and join the public highway in a forward gear (regardless of what the existing street scene looks like!). Although they're certainly not cheap, if this becomes show-stopper, search for car turntables - you may just have to re-prioritise your budget if you find yourself presented with this challenge. https://www.ukturntables.com/diy-car-turntables/ 6. Garden amenity space standards (each council has a space standard) - what is yours, is your architect thinking about this, and how are they going to present your design case forward? 7. Are you using a planning consultant at all? (mine cost £3,050 for first submission which was money well spent in our case) 8. What will be your solution for drainage and wastewater? (are you able to connect to mains drainage & waste? - if not, what is your architect's plan for factoring this in?) Hopefully you've got all this issues boxed off and my comment isn't needed. Best of luck.

@Berkshire_selfbuid if you were willing to share a little more publicly, please consider dropping some of the self-build magazines / the NSBRC, pitched as a ‘near miss’ type of event. I guarantee at least one person would benefit from it. Magazines: Build it Homebuilding & Renovating Design Buy Build NSBRC - not sure if they have a publication / advisory information resource.

@Berkshire_selfbuid “trust but verify” - I had to part company with my PM after following this principle (not CIL related). Made me realise I knew enough and had the capacity to just do it all myself (especially with support from this community, which has been invaluable).