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1. If a garden has a vertical drop of 9 feet immediately beyond it's border, could you tell me the minimum height that the wall above the drop must be. Thank you.

   Posted by Richard Wilson on 01/11/2009 15:17:13

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2. proposed extention 4mtrs x 3.9mtrs attached to timber framed cottage ( not listed),lean-to with steeply pitched roof. Too near hawthorn hedge to avoid underpinning, floating base etc. Alternative would be conservatory. Would it be possible to compromise with a sun-room with roof part pan tile but 75% glass in order to comply with regulations?

   Posted by sharon grainger on 16/08/2009 12:00:38

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3. I am looking into building my own house and have been told that you do not need as indepth or any planning permission if you are to build a house on stilts as you would not be digging for foundations. Does anybody know if this is true? Craig

   Posted by Craig on 02/04/2009 12:59:15

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4. Hi We are planning an extension but need to bring it to the boundary to get maximum use out of the land available.We are in Scotland - I'm sure that makes a difference when it comes to planning laws. We have been advised that if we want windows in the boundary wall then it needs to be set-back 1m. He was talking about restrictions in openings in a boundary wall I was wondering if there is any way around this such as windows that don't open and that are highly insulated and fire proof. There is no house beside and the boundary is onto common good land which is unlikely to ever be developed. are there any products out there that can solve this dilema? - we need the extra 8m2! Thanks for your help ken

   Posted by Ken on 20/03/2009 08:07:06

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5. i would like to know the reg hight for cielings we have a village hall with differance cieling hights highest 7ft lowest 6ft 10ins is this legal

   Posted by vic on 14/11/2008 10:14:16

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