Still waiting for planning permission but in the meantime we are still clearing the way for building. It's been a two pronged attack with the ivy covered outbuildings having a 'haircut' and some of the self seeded trees removed from the front of the buildings. This made for a few days of back breaking work, mostly completed by others :), but I joined in with the burning part, allowing my inner pyromaniac to come out for a bit. You can see the progress below of the ivy removal

And now for the bonfire....