Category Archives: Selfbuild

Well we have started on the plot at last and between rain of Noah’s Ark proportions we have managed to get the Foundations complete.  I bought a time lapse camera a Brino Garden Watch which is good but played up … Continue reading →

Yes the plans were registered on the 25th.  If you want a peek try this link http://planning.westlothian.gov.uk/WAM133/showCaseFile.do?action=show&appType=Planning&appNumber=0763/FUL/11  

Well the plans for the house were completed Friday before last and submitted to WLC planning department.  I do feel a little bit rushed over this somehow and still concerned that it may be too big but we need to … Continue reading →

One of the things Karen has suggested is to name the house Yellowstruther.  This is the old name for this patch of land so it seems appropriate.  Many of the old OS maps are available on-line and after a quick … Continue reading →

Well the game is well and truly afoot.  The bargain is complete; we are now proud owners of a plot of land and the task starts here.  The land itself was originally Karen’s grannies garden that was sold, but that … Continue reading →