Practical Guide to Single Storey House Extensions

Book Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 2
Copyright......Page 3
Dedication......Page 4
contents......Page 5
from the author......Page 6
An example of an incorrect approach to planning and building control......Page 8
What is the difference between planning and building control?......Page 9
More details on building control......Page 10
What approvals do I have to obtain when building an extension?......Page 11
Advice on comprehending the facts in this book......Page 12
Traditional strip......Page 13
Deep strip......Page 15
The tied footing or raft......Page 17
Rolled steel joists (RSJ’s)......Page 18
Roof......Page 19
Solid floor......Page 21
Suspended timber floor......Page 22
Note on dry rot......Page 23
Matching Bricks......Page 24
Matching mortar......Page 25
Matching tiles......Page 26
Generally......Page 29
(3) Approved document A......Page 30
Approved document F......Page 31
Approved document L......Page 32
Regulation changes update......Page 33
General Notes......Page 34
Practical ‘Tip’......Page 36
Do’s and Dont’s (Trying to do your best)......Page 37
Electric......Page 38
For further information......Page 39
Trees......Page 40
Basic considerations......Page 42
Basic faults of beginners—‘Old Chestnuts’......Page 43
Check list of items which drawings should have on them......Page 48
Equipment required by the surveyor when carrying out a survey......Page 49
Modern methods of producing drawings—the word processor......Page 50
When is planning consent required?......Page 51
How to deal with Class 1 permitted development......Page 52
Listed buildings—(Town and country planning act) (listed buildings and buildings in conservation areas) Regulations 1977......Page 53
Note on planning and building regulations......Page 54
Standard survey sheet......Page 55
Filling in the forms......Page 57
Alternative......Page 59
Typical conditions of engagement......Page 61
Conclusion......Page 62
Appendix A......Page 63
Appendix C Notes regarding planning and building control procedure and conditions of engagement......Page 65
Appendix D ‘ON SITE’ FORM FOR CLIENTS SIGNATURE......Page 71
Appendix E STANDARD LETTER......Page 72
Appendix F SUGGESTED SPECIFICATION FOR SMALL EXTENSIONS......Page 74
Appendix ‘G’ Typical advisory note likely to be issued by your local council......Page 79
recommended books......Page 81