On Sat, 07 Feb 2004 17:36:31 +0000, Simon Hawthorne
wrote:

On Sat, 7 Feb 2004 17:06:41 -0000, "Set Square"
wrote:

[Sorry if this sounds nit-picking, but you will need to get involved both
with planners and BCOs on this project - and it's important to understand
the role of each of these].

It doesn't sound nit-picking at all... my structural engineer is
looking after both for me - so fingers crossed. he did say that no
new build would ever get away with it - but as it is a barn - and
there are so few in the area, they may not be so strict - but who
knows!
S.



http://www.thehawthornes.org


For both the planners and the BCOs the issue, for different reasons is
going to be what you want to use it for.

With BCOs, the issues are mainly about stability, safety and energy
aspects of the structure, especially if third parties are involved.
However things that are done and decided are based on fairly clearly
laid down principles. It's worth looking at the Approved Documents
to have an appreciation (they are on jag+=2 's web site). However,
these are good practice and advice and are not the *only* way of
meeting the legislative requirements. A lot then depends on the BCO
and engineer relationship and what can be negotiated.

The planners work on a totally different set of principles and there
can be arbitrary decisions. Generally the officers recommend to the
councilors so you want them on your side as well.

..andy

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