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You won't get 2 mortgages on same title I'd of thought. Maybe if you contact self build lenders before you remortgage they could offer it in one loan? After all they do lend for purchase of plots

No need to worry mastic man will do his thing. If it wasn't foamed he'd only squash in a sausage of that foam stuff they carry anyway.

Xmas. You must have a good local authority. I don't think it matters when you split. I thought land registry resisted splitting titles when it was going to be the same owner on both? I would split at the same time as mortgage self build if possible then one lot of legal fee's.

Yeh you'd hope so wouldn't you. Although if it needs more credits then be happy to pay. I suppose its a bit of a nothing burger, I can claim the self build exemption. Trouble is might need a new eco survey and you also have to pay the councils legal fees for any undertaking on the bng exemption.

Erection of 4 bed 2 storey detached dwelling. I suppose that's good news however I would still be hoping the planners play ball with me. It's basically a 9x11m box at the moment however has a 1x2m inset where the front door is and a similar size area taken off one of the back corners for some reason, also a pair of bay windows on the front. I'd want to square that back corner up so its basically just the box, possibly keep the inset at front door, possibly make that area a porch. There is a condition that reads no further additions or extensions to the dwelling shall be constructed without prior permission. Funnily enough I think these used to be worded that they were removing your permitted development rights. Have they watered these conditions down due to people appealing? Would an attached garage count as an addition? I am limited to flat roof and 2.5m height if I go down permitted development route but wouldn't nessecarily be a deal breaker.

Compo and cuts to get it reasonable close to the pipe, within an inch or so. Pack the rest with insulation and stainless steel wire pads

In my mind, that's exactly one of the things I would expect them to tell me. A fixings schedule. What's the point in employing them otherwise.

Yeh I'd heard councils differ in how much they accept through non mat. You're right though be doubtful I'd get it. Now the BIG question. Have to pay for more bng credits on a new application? Surely not!?

Kept mine for a year then binned off. Way too heavy. I've got the 360 now. Its better performing but the gas is more expensive than normal. You can find deals on eBay.

When I looked into it BCO was the most important one. Planners just seem to use guidance and plans can look like they comply (as in the case I was interested in) but even if you have correct width and gradient access along with turning circle, the distance from a hydrant point can still kill it. So planners will pass without ever speaking to fire service. It is up to BCO to be happy it complies before they sign the place or design off. I forget what section it's in but think its specifically mentioned in the building regs doc. I had a look at the thread I posted but it wasn't quoted in there.

Yes the only problem with this is presumably they have a relationship with the vendor or their agent. I think it's better for me to find out if the credits apply to the land or specific permission first. I need to know if it's going to cost me extra 10-20k in credits

annoyingly the council doesn't offer any pre app service either to ask the question

I must be the only idiot here who put in a non-mat ammendment for 100mm. This is when drawings allowed for 100mm cavs and I decided to build with 150's. I didn't want some clever clogs to come out with a tape and cause me pain afterwards.

You'd have to osb the lot I reckon for decent protection. Probably could source some second hand boards from an old hoarding job. I think the finish would be ok but you'd still need some kind of sealer on it surely? @nod what time of year was your floor done? We've troweled up a garage floor before the next day morning but it was like Jan/Feb, this was after pouring at around 9am too. I don't think you'd get away with it in summer

I was looking at a plot with this problem a year or so ago. Ended up leaving it. The vendor couldn't convince me that I wouldn't end up in a situation whereby the house would be built (at worst) or plot purchased and the BCO would refuse to sign off on the design because of this. You can use alternatives such as sprinklers or mist systems but when I looked into this it is still only up to a max distance from the highway. I think the ideal route would have been to take the plans (or in your case some indicative sketches) and have a meeting with Building Control and potentially the local fire service and see if you can get some agreement before purchasing. In my case it was falling on deaf ears with the vendor, their plot is still for sale today, surprise surprise.