garrymartin

If there is a 3-phase transformer and connection on the pole in your field, why do they need to add a third conductor for reinforcement? Surely there are already three? At the moment, your two quoted comments are contradictory. How many wires connect to the pole and transformer? Here's the one at my plot. You can see that three conductors are available (underground cable, up the pole), but only two are currently connected to a single-phase transformer. So in my case, the replacement of the single-phase transformer with a 3-phase transformer should be a network reinforcement that I am not charged for. The 3-phase cable is already available at the pole.

Excellent idea, but I think I'd also put it on wheels to understand turning circles and pivots. If you just carry the timberframe, you may not account for the full range of movement of the static without being able to lift that too...

https://www.proclima.com/products/connections/adhesive-tapes/glumex about £10

Isn't it A1F? "reinforced bitumen-bonded building paper laminate" It might be why people can't find it at builders' merchants if they are searching for AF1 in their systems. Loads of places have it in stock online. As to whether it should be used or not, sorry, can't help there.

Agree with all of the above. Planning Permission does not override the covenant. It's not uncommon for planning permission to be granted for something that cannot lawfully be implemented. If the Local Authority is the successor, then they need to formally release you from the covenant.

Congratulations!

Although the UK-Ultra can do a wireless backhaul on mesh, I'm pretty sure it is POE only for power, so you'll need a POE injector if you only have a power point. Ubiquiti kit is rock solid, and I've not had any problems over many years. It would be my first choice for any future installs or upgrades.

What were the reasons for it being referred to committee?

If I've read this correctly, that's a 175mm slab with two sets of mesh reinforcement. Can I ask what site conditions have led to that design choice?

Long shot, but could you possibly have argued that the "stereo" element, along with the lights and various sensors, forms part of an "alarm system" which is allowable? Can't help with the intercom though...

Openreach has a good guide for developers that has all the information you might need https://www.openreach.com/content/dam/openreach/openreach-dam-files/new-dam-(not-in-use-yet)/documents/help-support/New-Sites-Fibre-Handbook-August-2024-online.pdf

I don't know who the Inspector will be, but I doubt you'd get the same one twice.

Quick update. Outline Planning Application was refused for pretty much the same reasons again... 😞 Disappointingly, they once again pretty much ignored all the additional evidence and case law examples, and also mischaracterised my questions regarding the validity of asking for visibility splays and an affordable housing contribution as a refusal to provide them. So back at appeal again... However, some encouraging news regarding the initial timeline for the appeal. The appeal was determined to be valid, and we received a Start Letter yesterday. It has been 11 days since we submitted the appeal. When we submitted the previous appeal, it took 97 days to determine its validity and 81 more days to receive the Start Letter. That's a combined total of 178 days versus 11 days this time, so quite a difference! Fingers crossed that everything else moves forward quickly. If it does, we may even get a determination before the new Local Plan is adopted (which will not be in our favour as the "tilted balance" may no longer apply).

@BotusBuild is spot on - pull as much as you can to wherever you think you might need it. By all means use conduit now if you want to protect the cabling whilst you are still building, but don't expect to be able to easily pull anything through in the future, especially if there are already cables in it or you don't have a straight run. There's a reason data cabling professionals use cable trays... 😉 By all means, use conduits for things like vertical risers (but not 25mm), but you'll struggle to go around any corners unless you have wide swept bends, and the more corners you introduce into a run, the more changes in direction, the more difficult it becomes.

Thanks. Have added that information to my notes.

It was in the Geberit catalogue here https://catalog.geberit-global.com/en-GU/product/PRO_101639 Sadly we've not fitted anything yet as still fighting planning battles.

So you had an actual refusal, not just an email or similar saying they were minded to refuse it, and then they've reconsidered and now approved the application? Didn't even know they were allowed to do that once an application had been refused. Regardless, glad it's worked out for you of course.

They're not a replacement for the backbox or dry-lining box - they go over the top to make plastering easier and, when then cut out, the hole left much cleaner. See https://www.beadmaster.co.uk/ and you'll quickly get the idea. £1.50ish for a single gang and £2.20ish for a double with further discounts in bulk. They also do a downlight version now.

If the *internal* floor area is less than or equal to 15m2, even within 1m of the boundary, the "substantially non-combustible materials" element does not apply.

In my research notes, I have a comment that Nordan are not highly rated - @Kelvin and @saveasteading have them and may be able to provide their views. They are on my "B" list of companies, as are Nordvest but I have no notes or commentary on Nordvest. Rationel are on my "A" list but I would expect them to cost slightly more. Have you looked at Norrsken (also on my "A" list - made by Viking Windows)? @Thorfun @Russell griffiths @Tosh and @MikeSharp01 have them and might provide some opinions.

Amazing property. Recorded the programme whilst on holiday and watched it on our return. Well done. Can I ask, is it wet underfloor heating throughout using the ASHP? If so, what is your first-floor build-up?

18 mph apparently.

No AI's were harmed during this answer... 😉

I'm guessing from a quick look on Insta that it's because it was a Paragraph 79 build.

If the plywood is screwed to the trusses, then my guess would be someone thought it would be sufficient to provide a storage platform. Then they started to worry about it coming down on anything stored in the garage and so added the two joists and the joist hangers as an afterthought. Any weight on the plywood would likely just pop any screws put into it so the joists just add a little bit of extra help to stop that happening. Only two screws in them though... 🤣