Had a meeting with the architect to discuss the finer points of the house design prior to a full submission of the revised plans. This needs to include a design statement of what we are trying to achieve and how the house will "fit in" with its surroundings.

Once the plans and the design statement have been finalised, its off to the planners at Mid Beds to see what they think. If they have no objections, the plans go forward for formal approval.

Its a good job we're working to an April 2009 start as it'll take that long to get tjhrough the red tape!