Soundman2020 - Studio Design Forum

Thanks Paul. I've just read the linked article and that confirmed what I'd previously thought. However, in my case the room would be bigger for having angled walls, not smaller. I doubt, though, that the increase in floor space for angled walls would be enough to overcome the many potential downside...

Hi Since my previous post I have been talking to a family friend architect, who has given me helpful advice about foundations etc. I am still waiting confirmation from the council planning department about whether my plans are classed as permitted development, and even more frustratingly we still do...

Hi Starlight
Indeed that might be an option. Currently I have the roof overhanging at the front by about 30cm, but I suppose that might not be enough to stand under and open the door...

I'll investigate and speak with the good lady, as it needs to look good from the house!
Gareth

A month has passed and I've made some progress with my designs. A garden building has been deemed the most sensible option, and I've had conversations with local planning people and an architect family friend. The view from the house is currently: garden view current from house.JPG I've submitted an...

So it turns out that I failed the first test! I did not do enough research before making my first post, and have since learned there were gaps in my knowledge of permitted development planning. Having spoken to my local council, I've learned that for an extension I'll need planning permission becaus...

Hi Stuart thanks for the reply. Your images haven't come through?

I will do some more research on the permitted development but I think the outside wall of my extension will be within 1m never mind 2m of the fence to the neighbours.

Thanks
Gareth

Hi all. This is my first post on this forum and I'm pleased that Stuart has set up this really helpful space. I set out a build diary before on another forum and received help from Stuart with my design at that time, that concluded in me commissioning him to fine tune my room. We ended up with good ...