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Thank you all - all very informative, even with the basic info that I have provided, and aids my conversation with SE and contractors. To answer a few more questions. 1. Pool went in after side extension sun-room - foundation depth yet to be determined (built in 1977 brick/block and has roof terrace so hopefully solid foundation) 2. Pool has concrete base/structure with sloping tiled liners. Max depth 1.8m 3. Pool drainage pipes go in perpendicular lines and dont fall under the proposed build area This view hopefully is easier to follow in terms of what I want to do i.e use the rectangular space as a living area. thanks everyone again !

Thanks again. Good point about PI - though I fear scaring him away ! One final question - If I retain the structure of the sunroom as-is (constructed in 1970s) and essentially treat extension as a separate room and only two new walls to build and add a roof. Devil in details but theoretically does it reduce cost/risk ? Cheers.

Thanks, appreciate it. Access - There is a path (typical garden side door) Think a mini digger would pass What is the green bit next to the proposed ext'n? Is it a hard-standing or the roof of something else? That is existing structure with roof terrace. From a planning perspective, this would actually be a side extension. is this a 'contractor job' or are you getting your hands dirty? Contractor job but given the uniqueness of the situation I want to ensure I understand and guide them. I have a SE but again struggling to see expertise that this needs. (maybe its me) Out-of-box thought - Should I consider a steel extension to remove need for foundations. Say Vita Modular. Again - thank you.

Hi Community. I am planning to obtain a planning permission to build a rear extension in my detached home. The complication is that the boundary of the extension will be within 'zone of influence' of a water retaining body i,e a swimming pool. The max depth of the pool is 1.5metres and the extension will be around 2.5metres from the boundary of the extension. I have had builders mention that the works could be complicated on account of 1. deeper foundation required 2. access issues. I also forsee building regulation requirements to be tough. I have attached a (blurry) top view showing the property and have tried to indicate where the extension would be build. What are my options to reduce the complexity of the extension (and as result reduce build cost) ? Is access going to be big issue ? What are the best options to cover the pool to stop debris from coming in ?