The Old Manor House – Drainage

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Continuous drainage problems arise at the outset, which is dealt with efficiently by DJH Restorations. It was found that the route of the Ditchling Village pond (not belonging to The Old Manor House) overflow pipe passed directly under the location of the proposed extension. This needed to be moved to ensure…

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The Old Manor House – Work Starts

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Demolition work exposes inferior soil conditions and troublesome drainage that will need resolving ASAP. The trench does however expose the existing brick foundations that are exceptionally deep.

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NPPF 55 GAINS PLANNING

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Sleepy Hollow has achieved planning permission on the 11th of September 2015. It was a long journey bringing our vision for an organic design to life. Faced with hurdle after hurdle, we maintained our resolve, and after developing the design over a number of years, we were able to simultaneously maximise passive…

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Plumpton Pit Stop – Door Repairs

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The door was on the verge of total collapse. It was therefore removed and all of the rotten timbers either replaced or repaired. The bottom rail was totally replaced in hardwood. The lower section of the Stiles were cut out and replaced in hardwood. The Muntins were removed and the…

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Paxhill Poolhouse Planning Granted

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Having received support from the local council at the pre-application stage, the application did not require amendment and was granted planning and listed building consent on the 28th December 2014. “The proposed pool house is of modest scale and complementary design, and discretely located some distance from the principal listed…

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The Old Manor House

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Listed and Planning approval received for a small extension to the north of the property. This includes demolition of an incongruous Edwardian addition.

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