"George \(dicegeorge\)" wrote:

The metal beam in question looks ridiculously over-sized unless there
are several stories above, or some very large floor spans in the upper
floors.


yes,
I'm pretty sure the metal is overstrong,
and yes the brickwork underneath is being improved..

On top of the beam is another storey
and then the lead roof valley
which holds up half of each of two roofs..


So do you now have Building Control approval, or not?