Grand Designs On Now Ch4
Discussion
1. The guy was clearly as daft as a brush but at least had a concept of what he wanted.
2. The wife, who came across like a retired pole dancer, had not bought into it in any way, was quite happy about it as an expensive hobby which kept him out of her hair, but had zero intention of moving there. Shame for the kids
3. The neighbours who sounded like typical Oxfordshire pricks needed their house torching. Imagine calling in your solicitor to appeal a planning decision to the Courts. Strong arm tactics by rich a
holes.
4. Saying that, he obviously hadn't got planning consent, so he was winging it.
5. Showed the Planning System up for the corrupt farce it is.
6. Looked nice inside, particularly with the bridge entrance, but TV is deceptive
2. The wife, who came across like a retired pole dancer, had not bought into it in any way, was quite happy about it as an expensive hobby which kept him out of her hair, but had zero intention of moving there. Shame for the kids
3. The neighbours who sounded like typical Oxfordshire pricks needed their house torching. Imagine calling in your solicitor to appeal a planning decision to the Courts. Strong arm tactics by rich a
holes.4. Saying that, he obviously hadn't got planning consent, so he was winging it.
5. Showed the Planning System up for the corrupt farce it is.
6. Looked nice inside, particularly with the bridge entrance, but TV is deceptive
Simpo Two said:
monthefish said:
GreatGranny said:
GD is fast becoming 'How not to build a house'.
I think it's becoming less about the 'design' and more about the 'drama'.There always needs to be be some 'angle' that KM goes on about at the start of the program (pre-music), that's supposed to 'intigue' you into watching.....
It was hardly a 'mill', just a house with a wheel on the end. And without the wheel, it's just a house.
but I want to see Grand Designs, not Grand Dramas.
NoisyGriff said:
All this proves to me is that a solid British spirit and a sense of drive are no match for the petty grumblings of a neighbour that whinges about somebody's 20-year dream being 3ft too high.
The Council really need to grow a spine and tell the neighbour to accept the decision of their planning committee.
Good luck fella.
The Council also need to get there act together, how the hell can they ask someone to come back THREE bloody time to agree the same thing. Pathetic excuse to waste someone time and money and just goes to show what idiots we have running this country. The Council really need to grow a spine and tell the neighbour to accept the decision of their planning committee.
Good luck fella.
cardigankid said:
3. The neighbours who sounded like typical Oxfordshire pricks needed their house torching. Imagine calling in your solicitor to appeal a planning decision to the Courts. Strong arm tactics by rich aholes.
Know many Oxfordshire pricks, do you? Or rich aholes.holes come to that?cardigankid said:
1. The guy was clearly as daft as a brush but at least had a concept of what he wanted.
2. The wife, who came across like a retired pole dancer, had not bought into it in any way, was quite happy about it as an expensive hobby which kept him out of her hair, but had zero intention of moving there. Shame for the kids
3. The neighbours who sounded like typical Oxfordshire pricks needed their house torching. Imagine calling in your solicitor to appeal a planning decision to the Courts. Strong arm tactics by rich aholes.
4. Saying that, he obviously hadn't got planning consent, so he was winging it.
5. Showed the Planning System up for the corrupt farce it is.
6. Looked nice inside, particularly with the bridge entrance, but TV is deceptive
Well said, I like Number: 5 the best. 2. The wife, who came across like a retired pole dancer, had not bought into it in any way, was quite happy about it as an expensive hobby which kept him out of her hair, but had zero intention of moving there. Shame for the kids
3. The neighbours who sounded like typical Oxfordshire pricks needed their house torching. Imagine calling in your solicitor to appeal a planning decision to the Courts. Strong arm tactics by rich a
holes.4. Saying that, he obviously hadn't got planning consent, so he was winging it.
5. Showed the Planning System up for the corrupt farce it is.
6. Looked nice inside, particularly with the bridge entrance, but TV is deceptive
SJobson said:
I think it's visible in this photo: Clicky
It always amazes me how GD seem to be able to 'disguise' the surrounding vicinity of the featured property during all of their filming. The above shows last nights' property in a whole different light, and it was the same with last weeks episode when the subsequent PH thread showed the site plan/aerial photo in detail....I'm glad it worked out OK for him in the end, seemed to be a good chap!
These shows are funny, within the 1st 5 minutes I usually decide if I like the
people and hope it goes well, or can't stand them (especially if they say juxtaposition every other sentence..)& hope it goes pearshape!
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I looked on Google Earth for it last night and from directly above, it looks like "just another roof"I've just been looking for it on Google Earth (Aston Rowant) without success...
Any clues or co-ordinates??
Goochie said:
SJobson said:
I think it's visible in this photo: Clicky
Thats the place!I looked on Google Earth for it last night and from directly above, it looks like "just another roof"
Any clues or co-ordinates??
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