WE LEARNED...

DON’T GIVE UP on planning. There is often a way to achieve what you set out to do if you’re willing to compromise.

A LOCAL PLANNING CONSULTANT is worth the investment as their expertise of development rules in the area will give you the best opportunity of building what you want.

WORKING WITH a company like Welsh Oak Frame was really worthwhile. They didn’t just design and supply the oak frame, they helped create the whole house and were on hand to advise every step of the way. They were worth their weight in gold.

WE SOURCED reclaimed Yorkstone paving for the balcony to match the paving at the front, but the different thicknesses were tricky to work with, and it was much heavier than we anticipated. We had to put in another steel beam to carry the load.