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Thanks for this. Do you know how to withdraw our objection?

Hi, Need help with using sheffield planning portal. my other half has submitted a planning objection to our neighbours extension but I disagree and support the proposal. Particularly after our large extension (unrelated but yes they did object to ours - I thought fair enough when they objected ). I don't want difficult neighbourly relations which is highly important to me. There does not appear to be means of deleting or editing the wording of my partners objection. On their log in, we see there is an option to comment again, does anyone know if this would override the original comment, or if phoning the planners is likely to have any luck? Does anyone know how to edit/delete a comment or if planners can delete a comment for us? It's really bothering me a great deal. thank you for any suggestions

Thanks everyone! This is all really helpful

We are looking to install solar panels on our full new roof, so that it integrates more nicely within the roof tiles rather than sitting on top of tiles (we are having 3 large skylights, we need to order the correct size of skylight in order to leave enough space for panels in between). Can anyone help us with the ideal thing to buy and appropriate fixings for this configuration. We need to learn how to mount them and establish the space they take up. Has anyone done this DIY or would you recommend any solar panel suppliers or installers in the South Yorkshire region for this? Thanks!

Hi we're going with Express Bifolds - we ordered December 2021 for fit in July 2022, and they stuck to their original quote (even though it had expired). We believe that prices have since increased.

It is not a new build, it is back to brick 1920s house which needs everything doing. there is nothing to protect except the bricks and ideally we would want to avoid LONG delays.... how long does it take for wet bricks to be ready for internal fit out after watertight?

thank you for sharing, sorry you had to deal with that. did you live in the bungalow during the works? we won't be living in our building. do you think if you didn't live there you would change your mind about the £10k... ok, ta, well worth asking if we can be getting more quotes.

the scaffolding quote we have for our loft conversion and full internal remodel starting next March has come to an eye-watering £17,000 (excluding 20%-VAT). It's an empty property at back to brick stages. Included in that quote is a temporary roof covering which I understand might be a large portion of the cost of it (I dont know exactly how much). Two of the other builders we interviewed said it a temporary roof covering shouldnt be needed, but the one we are working with (because he seems the most reliable) wants us to have it, but to be fair they're not the one paying for it. My question is - do we really need the temporary roof covering? I'd rather have a short-ish delay because of rain than pay this amount for a temporary roof covering. The scaffolding quote just seems extortionate (more than double our other builders quote for scaffolding, but includes the temporary roof) TIA

https://www.channel4.com/programmes/extraordinary-extensions you need to watch people so that I can talk about it

I'm not sure if I would raise a complaint as I'd hedge my bet that it wouldnt resolve your issue. I would consider retrospective planning application. What are the details of the tiles you were advised to use and what did you actually use?

Anyone watching this? I am really rather enjoying the series so far, but hell, that eye wateringly expensive London basement conversion was repulsive. They say the dictator who buys it to store illegally obtained funds will probably never live in it ?

Sorry this is not a solution, but I think your project looks great.

In your planning objection make sure you ONLY put material planning concerns, i.e. don't mention the value of your own property or your personal current or future circumstances as it will be ignored, sadly. The reason for this is because as far as the planners are concerned you won't occupy your house forever, you might move house next week, they consider future inhabitants of your property too. The points you or someone you live with can push are: the 45 degree rule, overlooking/loss of privacy, loss of sunlight if this will actually be the case (check the light path/shadow studies), overbearing/overwhelming, loss of outlook (but not change/loss of views), potentially you can object on disabled persons access grounds if you are disabled, or any design/appearance/character changes from the street view, potential traffic generation/parking if this can be proven. Good luck and do try and only mention what are valid planning objection grounds.

welcome

Good to know your advice everyone! I didn't think we would be allowed to change opening sizes much due to our planning application and because they have to fit the steel ordered, but I could always be proven wrong

If anyone ever was wondering how unhinged their neighbours are, file a planning application.

Any particular reason for this? We have detailed tender drawings but I'll give it further precaution if it's sensible. Thanks all, I guess I'll discuss further with the builder we choose as we negotiate our contract. But the quote is already double our budget and my OH is too stubborn to compromise on anything until literally forced ?

Thanks all! Maybe, we'll see. We did ask one company and they said yes, another company said no. It's very tricky.

anyone know if glazing price rises is going to go down next year? we're wanting large aluminium sliding doors, 6.5 metres worth, and gable glazing but companies have all had several frequent price rises over the past few months, 4%, then 10% 2 weeks later, then maybe 2%. Surely this can't keep going? we don't need them installed until next summer but I'm wondering whether to lock in prices and order now before further increases or gamble defer ordering until next year. supplier recommendations welcome also! so far we have looked at express bifold, IDsystems, Origin windows and Kloeber....

yes ?

We're now having Dekton, i'm so excited about it, it's so beautiful and indestructible, it makes me salivate

Thanks both. @Makeitstopjust had a look at brochure and I do like the Velux but they are more landscape in orientation and by the time we've got to the similar size it's still expensive. I think I'm looking at the same configuration as Luxlight, but I cant find any suppliers that do the same thing. @tonyshouse good thought but we're not builders, and we're in the middle of negotiating quotes. We could ask the builder but I'm conscious about not making our builder's quote become more complex. It could be we just bite the bullet and pay because it's the look we want but I agree it's not great value!

We are looking at a few roof windows such as these for our loft conversion: https://roof-maker.co.uk/rooflights/pitched-rooflights/luxlite-pitched-rooflights/ The indicative size will be approx 2400mm x 1250mm in a portrait orientation. They're quite pricey though - this with blinds/opening comes to £7956 excluding VAT (and this price is probably going to keep increasing monthly - I know this is the nature of the game right now ?) Anyone know other good quality suppliers for the same thing that's more cost effective? Or can anyone vouch for the quality and should we bite the bullet?

The worst bit is the volatile industry right now, and architects, structural engineers, building control and builders are all incredibly busy. Double the amount of time/money you expect it will take, then add some more!!! Maybe someone else can suggest the best bits tho?! i just havent got that far ?

I feel ya, our £200k budget + 25% contingency is looking closer to £450 +30% contingency and we don't know what to do. Oops! Ours is a roof-off loft/ old house remodel/ steel frame extension and includes a lot of glazing. We don't have a detailed enough cost breakdown to work out where/how to save, and the builders are just not having time to get back to us with the detail we need (and taking on other projects in the process). I think even just the shell contracted will be ~£300k at a wild guess but at least it will be the start, and that's what we might do, then bring individual trades in. Well done on getting so many quotes back i think that is half the battle!