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  1. Thanks, I've been searching for a similar design but no luck so far. At least nothing close enough anyway. I'm taking a closer look at the engineered hardwood but would need to speak to some owners to be convinced. The weather can be brutal and this elevation often gets the brunt of that.
  2. Found an image online of some external timber french doors we like and I'm wondering how best to go about sourcing these in aluminium. I've a bad feeling this either won't be possible or simply far too expensive. Do door suppliers make bespoke designs in alu or does the manufacturing making is unfeasible? Are there any firms in particular we should look at? We are in N/E Scotland and quite high up in an exposed location. The doors would be south facing, open outwards as shown and typically not be used during winter months or windy days. Having had problems with timber doors in the past I really don't want the headaches
  3. Genuine question, Would the savings be significant? What areas could savings be made by keeping it under BR sqm? Very interested as we'll need a large space in the future and I'd being weighing up a single larger build vs two smaller
  4. Honestly not sure. It feels like any documents (original planning?) that may have existed and defined our domestic curtilage have been lost and if we wished to re-define this we would be at the mercy of whomever decides these things.
  5. Re obvious boundary, Not really. From reading some online sources (Martin Goodall's site) It seems sometimes the domestic curtilage is decided when they come out to inspect
  6. My gut feeling is that regardless of what curtilage the land falls under, We would need planning permission. They do advise using the form mentioned though if in doubt. The poly tunnel is 4x10m so not a small thing but given it's distance from the road and the fact it would barely be visible I'm hopeful we will get an ok one way or another. We will def be providing photo's, drawings and details though.
  7. Yes, The title plan only shows one parcel of land. I have yet to find any specific info for this property re domestic curtilage and from online searches on the subject, This does not seem to be uncommon. When I asked the solicitor about more info from the land register they replied "The Land Register of Scotland doesn’t keep different registers for different types of property, all properties, whether they are commercial, agricultural or residential, are registered under the same Land Register and this does not confirm what property comes under what category"
  8. We would like to erect a polycrub (fancy polytunnel) on land to the front of our property. In Aberdeenshire (not sure about elsewhere) they seem to have an enquiry form you can fill out aptly titled “Do I Need Planning Permission?” which is then sent in to the council to clarify whether or not planning is required. Part 7 of this form requires we submit an aerial view sketch with various information shown including, “ Define the extent of your curtilage. This is generally the parcel of land associated with the dwellinghouse for the enjoyment of the residents of the dwellinghouse and excludes any other land which may be within your ownership, for instance, a field or paddock.” The house sits within 6 acres and most of that is in front of the house. I’m not sure if all of this would be classed as curtilage or simply as a field. When we purchased the property I did ask the solicitor to clarify this but they could not. The house was built over 30 years ago and the council state they no longer hold planning docs from that long ago. Does any one know how best to go about establishing what land is what for the six acres? Not just for the polytunnel application, As I suspect this will raise it’s head again in the future.
  9. Just to follow up (better late than never!) Gus Potter was spot on, It's a solid wall construction with a small gap and then a timber stud frame with insulation. Apparently this is very common in this area. All moved in and enjoying the new home. Thanks to everyone who pitched in with their thoughts.
  10. Both good points. Will update once I know more
  11. Been using a Leica D5 for over 10 years, Faultless. If you'll get the use out of it, a quality one is worth every penny. The D5 has a camera which sounds gimmicky but has come in handy on occasion when measuring heights with the disto placed on the floor (saves your neck!). When I do get another It will likely be Leica, Similar features plus a remote button would be very handy, Possibly over bluetooth from the phone. When your taking measurements over long distance the slightest nudge will knock you dot off its target. Needless to say pressing the buttons do this hence the remote option. Also hope they have upgraded the camera. All this said, If your measuring smaller distances much of the above will be redundant.
  12. Thanks Iceverge, I'm not familiar with these results so will need to do further research. Unfortunately it looks like the 215mm block is in fact a 140 which I assume would throw things off
  13. @Gus Potter Thank you for your thoughts, Much appreciated Whilst we would have more long term plans for the house (build hubbing being addictive), Is is presented in a ready to move into state and we wouldn’t be in a position to carry out work in the short term. When that time came I’d like to think we’d be funding an extension / additions rather than fixing some flawed construction design or ticking time bomb for want of a better term. Another visit is not possible at this time but we did not notice any sloping floors or cracks. That said, Cracks could have been repaired. We are still trying to confirm what the construction type is but I do have a couple of Q’s for either possibilities If a UK T.F might typically be 100mm, Would 140mm not be on the slimmer side for a solid wall construction? More risk of penetration? Any other thoughts on why the change from 215mm (orig plans) to 140mm block might have occurred? So if it is T.F you’d expect nearer 100mm block with a 50mm cavity and If it’s solid wall you’d expect nearer 215mm walls and the T.F (Non load bearing) Is a bonus. How do we feel about a 25mm cavity on a 140 block solid wall construction?
  14. Thanks Iceverge. I could not find discussion on any minimum cavity needed solely for airflow. I was aware of the possibility of mortar droppings (+ many other things) bridging the cavity and that might still be a concern in the future, Alterations, Wildlife etc It wouldn't take much with just 25mm
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