Ben Brewin

That you all for the follow up suggestions, i think on reflection the 0.9m knee walls are just too short and 1.5m would be better. Better still would be to increase the pitch of the roof. I have shared your ideas with the seller for their architects views. I will post again with updates!

@ProDave we don’t think there is access from Priory Lane. The lane is apparently maintained by the residents along the lane, with quite strong views against additional traffic (construction and enduring access). That said, the garage is currently accessed from Priory Lane, but I don’t know if that means there is automatic right to vehicle access?

Hi everyone, thanks for your feedback! I’ve attached the block plan, the views are to the field to the south, which is why the lounge is positioned where it is. We have explored raising the ridge height, the sellers architect’s initial thoughts are this is a medium to high risk in terms of obtaining updated planning. The house to the west is 1.5 storey. I’m inclined to ask for a pre-planning meeting with the council to explore increasing the ridge height. Over the weekend I picked up SketchUp and had a go at modelling Bedroom 2 to try to better understand the space and headroom, I’ve attached a couple of screenshots- with a king size basic bed model included for perspective. The dotted lines on the plans are indeed 1.5m height according to the architect. It will be ASHP, UFH, MHVR. We are thinking about putting a 2 storey extension on the study, utility and Bedroom 2 under permitted development, and including an en-suite in the downstairs study/guest bedroom. We may also then think about having two bedrooms upstairs and a larger bathroom… but this is a bit of a wild card idea…. Thank you for all of your perspectives- chimney, hob and sink, island rotation - all very helpful considerations. Welcome your thoughts on the modelled space! PA-02 Block Plan RevPL3.pdf

Hello all, We are close to embarking on an exciting project, and have an opportunity to change the plans. I would be grateful for any thoughts, observations suggestions on the proposed plans for our prospective self-build, which have been prepared by the seller of the plot. It has full planning permission. The ridge height maximum is 5.9m - so I’d particularly welcome thoughts on upstairs space and headroom- I’m concerned that the sloped ceilings could become cumbersome, but I also quite like the idea cosy spaces upstairs with plenty of light through roof lights, and possibly a dormer on the master bedroom. Thanks in anticipation! Ben PA-05 Proposed Elevations.pdf PA-04 Proposed Floor Plans.pdf