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I had a feeling that the lane was clique. It's very interesting that not a single objection was raised, and only positive comments to the previous granted planning application were submitted, and yet, when the new comer submits an application, it's inundated with objections by the very same people.

It's amazing how some object, even though the proposed development if approved would most likely lift the value of the lane, and in doing so raise the value of their property.

The architectural practice we are using have an in house planning consultant. But I do wonder whether we would be better off using a specialist planning consultancy firm. I'd rather have then worry about lorries falling into the lake, than stating the proposed development is an eyesore. The cheek of it!

Unfortunately, the plot is on the edge of the AONB, and whilst it will show windows above the hedge line and you could argue change the area, the properties on the lane are a random bag. I have posted the current comments below. And this one is from the people we purchased the plot from! We have even kept the ridge height the same, and move the proposed bungalow 5 metres further away from their boundary. As to an eyesore, I can only think they are luddites who don't like change. Stance: Customer objects to the Planning Application Comment Reasons: Comment:The current planning application ref: 23/00259/FUL submitted by us, Mr & Mrs P A Pardoe, and approved by Basingstoke & Deane Planning Department and the Council on 28th July 2023. This planning application was amended and modified by us to meet and comply with the 'objections and concerns' of the Planning Department. These alterations to our original submission included; 1) The removal of windows facing the north of the property. 2) The removal of UPVC windows replaced with hardwood windows 3) The requirement that the roof height be no higher than that of Primrose cottage, in order to minimise the visual impact from the road. 4) The removal of gates onto the road as no gates were permitted. 5) The removal of the brick facade replaced with timber cladding, covering the entire building. 6) The requirement to include new hedging to compensate for the removal of existing hedges. Without these alterations, we were informed that the planning application would not have been approved. We are therefore concerned that the amended planning application, submitted by the new owners, includes many of the elements that we were required to amend or remove entirely. We are also objecting on the grounds that, whilst the construction of the bungalow in the approved planning application, is built in a style and materials that are sympathetic to the rural nature of the neighbouring buildings, the style and construction of the amended proposal is totally out of character, and being two storey and so close to the road would be an imposing eyesore. Being in an AONB its visual impact from the fields and countryside behind is significant and this can not be mitigated by hedging as there is insufficient space behind the back of the house and the boundary. We are also concerned that the flat roof of the garage of the proposed building will, in the future, be used under permitted development to add a further extension to the upstairs of the building. If this was to happen it would have a significant impact on the view and how imposing the building is to Primrose cottage I'm not hopeful.

I suspect I am not alone here, but why do people put in public objections for a property that does not impact them in anyway. We have just received our first public objection (currently, cannot read the comment) from someone who lives 200 metres down the lane, and only comes past our plot when they walk their dog up the no through lane. So it can only be a "I don't like it as it changes the appearance of the lane", when in fact, it's that he wants to walk his dog along the lane without anyone being able to look out a window and see him. Just reinforces my view, that there are some very sad and bitter individuals out there!

I had a feeling it was "one rule for thee and another for me"

Twiddling my thumbs waiting for LPA to decide the fate of our planning application, and already decided it's going to be a no. Given the proposed bungalow had a larger footprint, and obviously a higher CO2 cost, do those factors get used at appeal, or do emissions only apply to the applicant and not the LPA?

Yes, there is a barb wired fence in the hedging. As to 'step each layer back' what do you mean exactly? I was planning on having a single vertical sleeper set into concrete, and then back fill from behind it. I also thought the French drain would have been better off on the filled side so that I backfill with gravel and a membrane to a) stop the sleepers being in direct contact with soil and rotting, and b) so any water that comes towards the wall soaks down through the gravel and along the French drain.

The paddock behind is 600mm above our level. At the moment it's a sloping bank. I was thinking it requires a french drain as well.

Thanks Russell. I was planning on using sleepers vertically set into concrete. I did think that Hazel is probably quite resilient at having it's roots chopped.

We have a boundary 'hedge', I use inverted commas, as it's basically Hazel that is 25 foot tall, and has never been coppiced by the owner. I need to put a retaining wall in as close as possible to the associated hard boundary, but am unsure what are the associated legal issues. Given the hedge has never been maintained, and when I spoke to the individual through the gap who owned it (needs cutting as it's touching the electricity line), she simply replied "I do, and you can contact the electricity company to come and cut it", bloody cheek of it. If I get the excavator in and start pulling a trench, and the 'hedge' happens to die, am I simply eligible for a fine?

This is our mistake, but for some reason our architect decided to move the location of our house 2m east from where the original house was planned. Having looked at the site plan further, we now want to move it back to where it was originally planned. Will this require a new planning application or could our architect submit something now or after the application has been decided. The location doesn't impact anyone, as the house will be 8m from the neighbours fence, instead of the proposed 10m.

This is exactly what I'm doing. We have these conditions for a Cherry tree, and I'm contemplating felling it, so as to avoid the hassle. It will help with sighting our drainage field, and I'll plant two new trees to replace it. I understand the protection for ancient oak trees or those with TPOs, otherwise, it's a lot of expense and inconvenience.

@nod you give me hope. When I read £3000/M2, I just baulk.

I have read a number of the posts on here regarding the above, but when I look at the Graf installation instructions, they stipulate that AAV are not suitable. So if AAV are not suitable, and I want to have internal soil pipes that terminate in the roof space, is the simplest solution to run an external SVP at the house end of the property, and then have AAV on the internal stack pipes?

Has anyone researched the above to get an idea just how much it is likely to increase the cost of construction compared with current regs?

It costs £150. I'd rather have a good understanding than continually using the LABC as an information resource.

As I intend on doing a lot of the trades myself (footings, first fix carpentry, plumbing ... ) I want to fully understand building regs, so that I don't make any mistakes. I am also keen to understand it, as I feel it will help a great deal when manging the trades I have to hire. I came across the web site https://www.buildingregs4plans.co.uk/ and before parting with my cash, I wanted to ask whether anyone has used this site for a self-build or whether there are better options. Ideally, I want a resource that covers each aspect of the build and the associated regs that need to be adhered to. Thanks

One of the reasons was to have the upper cladding line up with the ground floor brickwork. I'm not a fan of the cladding sitting proud of the brickwork. Trying to achieve the below look.

The seam seal roof is 58/M2 which I can fit myself after attending the Catnic course. Clay tiles at 66 tiles / M2 are comparable in cost, and far more labour intensive.

Our main aim with our upcoming self build is to keep the m2 costs down as much as possible, but that being said, I do like the idea of having the upper floor and roof as a SIP fabricated system. This would probably be installed within a week, and if you consider the jobs / time that would be covered in this time frame (brickie, first fix roof, roof insulation ...), and also the fact we are going for a seam sealed roof, which I think works well with a warm roof, it does seem like an attractive proposition. Has anyone done a conventional brick / block ground floor and then a SIP upper / roof, or even investigated this option, then I am keen if you could share your experience or findings.

Straight red line is the existing HV. That does not need to be changed, but they want 7k just to isolate the supply. I want the pole circled blue, moved 2m to the boundary so that it follows the path of the squiggly red line. I still feel they are trying to sting us. The pole is old, and doesn’t currently have any guide lines attached, and given the distance to be moved is small, I honestly think it doesn’t require a new cable.

So we had the attached response from the Wayleave department. SSE Wayleave Letter.pdf

So our new planning application was submitted Monday. Best case scenario, I'm thinking 6 months if approved, otherwise, 12 months before rejected (after appeal). I get 8 weeks holiday per year, and am thinking of jobs I can do in the meantime. Regardless of whether we get our PP approved or have to fall back to the original PP grant, a retaining wall needs to be put I along the boundary. Can this be done, or would this be considered as development, and I'd need associated conditions signed off first. I just don't want to waste any leave, if I can crack on and get some stuff done.

In the end I decided to do just that. Fingers crossed it will be ok.