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I'm awaiting replies from two certified passive house designers who hopefully will be able to do the work for less - at least they won't need to buy in the expertise.. I live in hope(not the one in Derbyshire).

Anonomised drawings attached. The site is on two levels the lower level has an existing structure that was a builder's workshop about the same size as what is proposed built of block, timber, glass and concrete/asbestos. The upper level of the site is c2.5-3m higher than the front. propfloorplan2.pdf propelv3.pdf PropSite Plan1.pdf

I guess that when the plans were drawn and submitted the architects had a 'passivehaus' qualified architect who drew the original plans but he's quit and left the country so now I guess they'll have to outsource all of the checking and detailing. Maybe I should have gone for an aggressive house instead.

No, I just wanted a rough idea but I've just got a quote for construction drawings for 12k + 6k for 'passive standards checking" + SE costs and that's a bit more than I would have guessed.

Congratulations. That seems remarkably quick.I'd wondered if it were possible to build a solid ground floor and timber frame upper storey. I'm aged and no longer working so I'd be expecting the builder to project manage. I just want building drawings and a spec so we can get a decent estimate.

Wow - that's less than it's cost me to just get design drawings.

Hi, I'd prefer a sort of passive house i.e. insulation, air-tightness etc. not looking to achieve certification as I can't see any benefit to that.

Yes, The ground floor is just a garage./workshop and a music room plus wc and washroom so basically it's a 2 bedroomed bungalow stuck on top of a lot of space. I similarly will require 3m retaining walls. Hoping I can go with timber frame for the rest.

Hi, After a delay of several years due to the incompetence of those who administer the Land Registry charges register I've finally got planning permission to demolish an existing disused builders workshop and build a two bedroom passive house. The ground floor would be built into the bankside so as well as the demolition there's quite a bit of muck moving, and retaining walls to build. Total floor area is about 212Sq m.

So far I've been in touch with the company holding the charge and they're looking into it. I'm hoping that they'll apply to have the charge removed themselves otherwise they may give me permission to apply for the removal in which case I expect that I'll need a solicitor.

Thanks, I did consult one and he told me to do this - but I suppose that I could ask another and see if I get the same response. Al

Thanks. I have now got in touch with the solicitor so and have been advised to get in touch with the company responsible for the charge and ask them to have it removed. If they say that I need a solicitor then my solicitor will get involved. Will take time but I guess he's saving me money.

Hi, I own the plot on which I want to build and it is covered by two title deeds. One of the deeds shows a charge registered against it. The charge was for a period of time which expired 6 years ago. Does anyone know how I set about getting the charge removed as the title will be required for a section 106 agreement. Thanks Al

My pal tells the story about how, in the old days, there always used to be an advert in the music press along the lines of "Join the band of the Grenadier Guards and learn to play a musical instrument ....or the saxophone" :-)

I don't get it either. My pal, a retired professional trumpet player has joined this https://pipedown.org.uk/