Plans!

We finally have some plans for the development of the house. They arrived in the post on Wednesday and, after mulling over them and deciding on a few changes, we went to see the architect this afternoon (Friday). He has a great sense of humour, some good ideas, and an easy way of explaining his ideas and convincing us that they are what is needed.

It will take until the middle of June, ( or plus another month if the French governmental body, Batiments de France, get involved; they look after conservation issues), before we can expect to obtain the planning permission (Permis de Construire). We are resigned to a timescale starting next spring, after we have sourced artisans and obtained quotes. But it doesn't worry us, it is just going to give us more time starting to organise the gardens. It's just nice to see things moving forward, however slowly.