Neighbours house extension...not sure where I stand?

gbcasual

LGDNUFC wrote: »

Ive just emailed my letter regarding my objections, it was a very civil and polite letter not at all rude or personal at all ( i suprised myself, more so my other half as he would have torn strips off them if I had let him write the letter)...Im assuming it is now a waiting game as the closing date is the 31st December....

If your neighbor does end up asking your permission to use some pathway/garden etc for the building works, ask him how much he is willing to pay for it due the inconvenience it would cause you.

Otherwise turn him down flat.

LGDNUFC

gbcasual wrote: »

If your neighbor does end up asking your permission to use some pathway/garden etc for the building works, ask him how much he is willing to pay for it due the inconvenience it would cause you.

Otherwise turn him down flat.

That has definately been advised from several friends..just not sure what to expect as a reasonable offer...coz I wouldnt want to be too greedy would I....;)

vikingaero

LGDNUFC wrote: »

That has definately been advised from several friends..just not sure what to expect as a reasonable offer...coz I wouldnt want to be too greedy would I....;)

Whatever you do ensure that it's all in writing with deadlines. My Mum and Dad allowed a neighbours builder onto their property to allow for a construction of a chimney. They were told it would take 3 days maximum. 3 months later there was still mess on their patio and access required as the builder flitted between jobs.

roses

Look up "right to light" and use this to object to your neighbours plans.

http://www.planning-applications.co.uk/righttolight.htm

securityman

LGDNUFC wrote: »

Ive just emailed my letter regarding my objections, it was a very civil and polite letter not at all rude or personal at all ( i suprised myself, more so my other half as he would have torn strips off them if I had let him write the letter)...Im assuming it is now a waiting game as the closing date is the 31st December....

I dont think your letter will be private. I think it goes on the net as well.

olly300

securityman wrote: »

I dont think your letter will be private. I think it goes on the net as well.

The neighbours should of thought of that when they put the plans in.

Even if they get permission once the builders tell them they are going to have to use the neighbour's land or tear down the fence, they will realise they are in trouble.

I personally wouldn't grant them access at all with children in the house as building works virtually always over run.

(Though on the other hand the OP could be nice and charge the neighbour by the day for access. )

LGDNUFC

vikingaero wrote: »

Whatever you do ensure that it's all in writing with deadlines. My Mum and Dad allowed a neighbours builder onto their property to allow for a construction of a chimney. They were told it would take 3 days maximum. 3 months later there was still mess on their patio and access required as the builder flitted between jobs.

I think that is what i am getting worried about...is the mess thing..and how long its going to take..thanks for the advice

LGDNUFC

roses wrote: »

Look up "right to light" and use this to object to your neighbours plans.

http://www.planning-applications.co.uk/righttolight.htm

Apparently "right to light" is not an ojection I can use as per the leaflet from my council..:(

LGDNUFC

securityman wrote: »

I dont think your letter will be private. I think it goes on the net as well.

I think my letter can be read on the internet eventually...i know my neighbour will get a copy for sure, thats why I didnt get personal in it.

LGDNUFC

olly300 wrote: »

The neighbours should of thought of that when they put the plans in.

Even if they get permission once the builders tell them they are going to have to use the neighbour's land or tear down the fence, they will realise they are in trouble.

I personally wouldn't grant them access at all with children in the house as building works virtually always over run.

(Though on the other hand the OP could be nice and charge the neighbour by the day for access. )

My OH agrees with you and doesnt and probably wont grant them access if they need it...but then what happens then??