We’ve got the architect’s drawings now and suddenly our building project seems so much more real! The architect will submit his plans next week for planning permission, which should be granted in 2 to 3 months; we can do inside work before we get permission, but have to wait to do the external stuff.

Up to now, it’s been mostly demolition, or so it seems; so to have the prospect of getting the builder in to start on the construction is really exciting.