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  • Plans for loft conversion

    What plans do I need for a dormer loft conversion. Truss roof, built in 2013, 3 bed semi detached, permitted development. I think an architect may be a bit overkill for what I am trying to achieve. I was thinking building regulation plans or can I just do a building notice? I assume I will also need a structural engineer to do the calcs.

    Asked by Daniel on 19th May 2023
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    Garage Door Conversion

    I am looking at purchasing a property where the integral garage has been converted into a cinema room with a false wall behind the garage door. Is it possible to convert the garage door to a window and external wall so that the cinema room could then be used as a bedroom?

    Asked by Melanie on 30th Apr 2024
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    How long does planning permission approval take?

    I’ve read that it can take up to eight weeks for planning permission approval. How long does it actually take on average?

    Asked by Patrick on 18th May 2022
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    Getting builder quotes

    Are all builder quotes free with no obligation as standard? Or do some job quotes have costs or conditions attached?

    Asked by Carherine on 18th Sep 2022
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    Second floor extension

    Can you build an extension on an extension and rough price

    Asked by Allen on 26th Apr 2023
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    Mixed foundations?

    If a building is built on a raft foundation, must an adjoining extension also be built on a raft?

    Asked by Barry on 26th Apr 2023
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    Monocouche render

    What is monocouche render? Is monocouche render bad for the environment?

    Asked by Carherine on 25th Feb 2021
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    Porch Foundations

    Do you require planning permission for a small entrance porch? One central door and a window either side on the front of a house.

    Asked by Bianca on 5th Jul 2024
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    Neighbours replace shared roof

    My neighbour has had her half of our semi detach house roof replaced. The builder has cut the tiles on the boundary rather than interlock them. Will this cause us roof problems in the future

    Asked by Susan on 19th Sep 2023
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    Garden steps renovation

    Who do I need to renovate garden steps and make them shallower?

    Asked by Vivien on 23rd Aug 2022
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