From April 16th 2008 there will be an increase to the amount thats paid to the local council for permission to extend your property.

For a Planning Application it will increase from £135 to £150 (inc Vat)

And for a COL (certificate of Lawfulness) it will increase from £67.50 to £75.

I think this is outrageous, the councils are under so much pressure with the volume of applications that are being submitted that instead of focusing on a quicker turnaround for each application, they are trying to cash in on the demand of housing development.

The increased fees will have no effect on the councils will to speed up the process and will just frustrate the general public even more when dealing with there local borough.

I know this is completely out the blue but i’m really into the idea of keeping chickens at the moment…

I’m thinking of buying a Hen Home for the garden and keeping my own.

I want fresh eggs and look forward to sharing them with my friends and family.

A Ridiculous mistake from Wandsworth Borough council in London.

A senior council officer who worked as an Architect in the sort after area of Wandsworth, used to check planning applications for the local people and on his opinion decided weather or not he would approve applications for lofts, extensions and basements.

It was complete humiliation for Wandsworth when they found out he used to dress as a tramp at the weekends, beg for money and assault schoolgirls!!!

Friends at the office regarded him as a kind, caring and decent gentleman… someone who could be trusted!!!

He has now been arrested and faces 13 years in prison….

Please click here to read the full story from the Daily Mail.

Well the time has come…!

I’m ready to live through my very own loft conversion…!!!
The third week of jan 2008 ill be having my very own loft built.
Ive been selling them for over 5 years now and seen many different shapes and sizes, but now i can experience first hand just what its like to live through one. I will keep a log of all the pit falls and the best times to get away. So if you are thinking of having one done you will know when to book that holiday and not considering a divorce towards the end of your loft experience…
(Thats not a joke!!! Ive know this happen in the past and its not good)

Ill also let you know when its the best time to be at home to make all the important decisions like where the lights and powerpoints are going while maybe your loved ones simply stay and your friends of families house out of the mess….!

Keep in touch and ill take pictures allong the way so you can see just what you will be letting yourself in for.

On a good note……………..

I CANT WAIT!