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Yeah I’d asked BC about paint and they quoted a company but new builder spoke to them and he thinks it’s not a goer. I may speak to them myself and BC

So I’m in the process of getting BC sign off and having a mare due to parting ways with our awful builder. Has to get various people to help get us across the line but BC have said we need fire doors on all habitable rooms (7) in total. Annoying as not mentioned by previous builder and BC obvs not bothered and it’s hard to get 100% clarity. we have a builder friend who lives close who suggested a slim fire doors and channeling out of the existing frame to fit the strips which would still be costly but will this even get sign off as I thought frames had to be FD rated too? we had a joiner quote and he’s suggesting channeling out the door and fitting the strip to the door. I’m so confused as ideally don’t wanna replace frames as they are original to the house and the cost of putting everything back to normal is crazy. Any suggestions?

Anyone?

Just after some advice please and opinions. We are on a corner plot and looking at creating a driveway on the front of our property. Checked with the council and it doesn’t need planning as it’s on a non A road etc but reading the document the council have sent after my enquiry it looks like I need 4.8m from house to the pavement for them to agree. I also need to take into account the corner and be 10m from the edge of the kerb. I’m 10cm short on the 4.8m. Do I even have a chance in getting this approved or am I wasting my £200 inspection fee? We’d remove all hedges to improve visibility etc and every single house on the corners on our road have driveways shorter and closer to the junction than ours. I know this isn’t relevant but surely it sets some sort or precedent? I’ve attached pic of the next corner down the road and rough drawing of our plot

No planning needed. We got a ldc in the end

Hiya. We didn’t bother and had the loft done in addition to the single side storey extension that we already had approved planning permission for.

He did the last NMA and I agree I think he’s made a mistake as he’s referring to something already agreed. The bifolds don’t look into any neighbouring property etc. ive emailed the main planning email and been told he’s on hol till 16th so asked if someone else can pick up.

The two first changes he has listed were approved on the previous Amendment and there is no difference in the size of the build

In comparison to the previous approved plans, the applicant proposes to make the following changes:-  Altering the roof form of the proposed single storey side extension  Replacing a window with a garage door to the front elevation  Insert bi-folding doors to the rear elevation The Government's Planning Practice Guidance states that there is no statutory definition of ‘non-material’. This is because it will be dependent on the context of the overall scheme – an amendment that is non-material in one context may be material in another. The local planning authority must be satisfied that the amendment sought is non-material in order to grant an application. In considering whether an amendment would be "immaterial" or "insignificant", it is appropriate to refer to the following factors:- i) Would the proposed development differ materially from that which has been granted permission? i.e. have any planning implications such as traffic generation, noise, design etc. ii) Would the amended development have a significantly greater or different impact on its neighbours than the development already permitted sufficient to warrant their being re-consulted about the proposal? iii) Would there be any significant change in the overall dimensions of the development or its elevational treatment? There would be no significant change in terms of neighbour amenity; as the proposed alterations would not result in a negative impact upon the amenity of any neighbouring occupiers in terms of overlooking, loss of privacy or loss of outlook. In terms of design and appearance, the proposal may not result in a detrimental harmful change to the appearance of the resultant dwelling, however the proposal would increase the size, scale and massing of the property beyond what has previously been approved (ref: DC/072729) and would also be widely visible from the public domain.

Annoying isn’t it. I’m tempted just to carry on but want to be compliant. Did you get approval after planning? just worried if it gets rejected will my original app be still valid

Hi all. Just a general question. Can you apply for more than one NMA to an agreed application? original app approved and then did a NMA back in Oct which was approved but decided on bi folds and submitted a further NMA which has been refused. can’t get hold of the planning officer to discuss. His notes say that the NMA needs to go through planning but I don’t think he is taking account of the first NMA and thinks that I’m asking for both changes in one application. (The first was to change the front from a window to garage doors) second is simply bifolds instead of patio doors. I’ve emailed and left various messages but not getting anywhere. Don’t wanna go down planning ideally as we are mid build

He’s aware the change is to accommodate bifolds

No but what is that?

I’ve already put an application in to planning for the amend and the SE has provided steels calcs

Thanks. I did think this so asked the builder to get the details from the glazing company. Hopefully that will keep BC happy

So we’re mid build and builder suggested we put bifolds in across the back of our current and new back wall as will open it up. Must admit not sure why we didn’t think of this during planning but hey ho. we’ve submitted plans to BC advising them of the change and included SE calcs and the amended drawings but they are asking for u value calcs as we’ve gone over the 25% glass allowance. I’ve asked the SE and he says it’s the architect who basically has suggested I speak to the head of BC and explain that the level of insulation is increased as we’re having the loft done at the same time and we’ve increased the overall efficiency in the house so this should offset the glass. Does this seem right? I think the architect is being a bit lazy and generally can’t be bothered. I’ve asked him to make a very small change to the rear elevation drawings as requested by BC but he reckons he’s too busy. any suggestions how we can get this through. I’ve left a VM for a chat with the building control guy but not sure I’ll get anywhere

Thank you. We’re having a side extension at the same time and the SE was asked about the load referring to a column supporting where the wall is being removed but nothing about the general stability of the house. Just got me worried that’s all. I presume the inspector will look at the existing foundations when digging starts and will raise any concerns.

Hi all. Just after some advice please. I’ve received conditional approval for my loft conversion but one of the conditions has me concerned 1. The existing structure must be proven as being suitable to support the additional loads of the new structure prior to commencement. Compliance with this condition is very much in the owners interest as any remedial strengthening work to the existing structure will have an important bearing on the overall cost of the project. is this just a standard condition. The SE says it is and most people don’t have to prove it. Does this sound right? thanks Emma

I’ve used graham and brown recently and it’s lovely paint. I preferred it to f & b

Thank you

Suppose depends what the deposit is for. If it’s for materials then agree should have necessary credit in place. Few things to ask him

Thinking something along these lines for starters. Obvs if he thinks the payments are wrong he can come back and we can negotiate from there Deposit: 10% to be paid Friday before work begins Ground works and extension base-start mid feb. - 20% on completion Scaffold, gable wall, loft structure-end of feb. 20% on Completion Extension walls built, roof complete, scaffold down, lower roof constructed-March. 20% on completion Electrics and plumbing-late March. 10% on completion Plaster, electric and plumbing early April 10% on completion 10% on completion/sign off from BC thoughts?

Thanks for that. We’re on a tight budget really and I’m pretty happy dealing with the builder. Jus don’t know what the norm is. Loads of advice online just with us doing 2 lots of works together or the extension and loft not sure what the exact order should be .

I haven’t responded as yet just said I’ll look it over. He has said if we need to tweak anything then we can discuss. We’re gonna sit down tomorrow and work out what we’d be happy with but prob something along the lines of 10% deposit, then stage payments and then final 10% on completion

It’s just made me very nervous that he seems to think £40k within 2 weeks is the norm but if we can’t agree then best to walk away