Demolition and rebuild. A bit scary.

[Dodders]

Hi All, I am hoping to start work to demolish a 60's bungalow in a matter of weeks, and then rebuild using off-site timber frame. I have had planning approval for a year and as yet I  am unable to begin as there is the  flipping SuDS condition to discharge, which is proving frustratingly awkward. I am a retired (health issue) cabinet maker and have worked on a few building sites, and done some shop fitting. My bro-in-law also happens to be my architect, and he's currently completing a self build ICF annexe for himself just around the corner from my re-build. Despite these advantages it is still pretty daunting as I am the self appointed PM. I look forward to interacting with the good members of this forum, and hope that you won't mind me firing off the odd (probably dim) question. Onwards, and upwards! Tim

[Thorfun]

welcome Tim. that's exactly what we did! as have many others on here. it is daunting but you soon learn after lots and lots of reading on here. 😉 

 

i started a blog but i lost my way with it after a while as i became more hands on and didn't have the time to maintain it. but it might give you hope that if we can do it anyone can!

[Pocster]

41 minutes ago, Dodders said:

Hi All, I am hoping to start work to demolish a 60's bungalow in a matter of weeks, and then rebuild using off-site timber frame. I have had planning approval for a year and as yet I  am unable to begin as there is the  flipping SuDS condition to discharge, which is proving frustratingly awkward. I am a retired (health issue) cabinet maker and have worked on a few building sites, and done some shop fitting. My bro-in-law also happens to be my architect, and he's currently completing a self build ICF annexe for himself just around the corner from my re-build. Despite these advantages it is still pretty daunting as I am the self appointed PM. I look forward to interacting with the good members of this forum, and hope that you won't mind me firing off the odd (probably dim) question. Onwards, and upwards! Tim

Suds can be BS . Mine recently got signed off without ‘complying’ with suds . Why’s that ? . It’s mandatory. So I find planning applications where it has magically not been applied . Then I find planning applications with zero mention of suds passed by my planning officer .

Funny how kicking the cat makes the dog shit itself 😉

[Iceverge]

Congratulations and welcome. 

 

Plenty of help on here. 

 

Good luck with the project. Plans (without names etc) are always appreciated. 

[G and J]

4 hours ago, Dodders said:

Hi All, I am hoping to start work to demolish a 60's bungalow in a matter of weeks, and then rebuild using off-site timber frame. I have had planning approval for a year and as yet I  am unable to begin as there is the  flipping SuDS condition to discharge, which is proving frustratingly awkward. I am a retired (health issue) cabinet maker and have worked on a few building sites, and done some shop fitting. My bro-in-law also happens to be my architect, and he's currently completing a self build ICF annexe for himself just around the corner from my re-build. Despite these advantages it is still pretty daunting as I am the self appointed PM. I look forward to interacting with the good members of this forum, and hope that you won't mind me firing off the odd (probably dim) question. Onwards, and upwards! Tim

We’re at a similar-ish stage on a very similar journey. Exciting!

 

(If you’ve CIL in your area make sure you sort the paperwork!)

[Dodders]

PS. I also meant to say that if any member reading the above thinks I might be able to offer advice/knowledge on cabinet/woodwork/joinery I'd be happy to do so if I am so able/competent to do so.