Our architect has now drawn up a revised Design and Access Statement, together with slightly modifed plans. Our latest design has a slightly larger bedroom and the dividing wall between the "loft" lounge and study area has been removed to make one large "L" shaped area in the roof space. In addition, a wood burning stove has been included in the breakfast room with an internal flue running up into the loft space (so that the heat can be used) and then exiting through the roof near the ridge.

So now, with plans finalised, and a new Design and Access Statement written, all it needs is a cheque for £335 to Mid Beds Council, and fingers crossed.