Neighbour's extension

Tippytoes

tonytheviking wrote: »

It's clear that we don't all agree on the definition of courtesy.

I have reported the last post.

I'm on your side. Too few people know the meaning of the word "courtesy". Just because the planning law says you can do this or that, does not mean consideration for those around you should not be an issue.

My neighbour has just built a single storey side extension. We objected, but it went ahead. My neighbour's idea of keeping us informed, was to tell us that this was what he was doing. Well, the extension is now built. From our window, it looks like one of those old-fashioned council owned public conveniences. Awful, flat roof monstrosity.

Well, neighbour can look forward to a lifetime of maintenance on the roof and another thing - builder did not put in a DPC, so only a matter of time before the buildings suffer dampness.

For my part, I am just about to implement reactive measures to "mask" the "toilet block". It won't look pretty from their side, but...needs must.

There's always more than one way to kill a cat, than choke the !!!!!! with cream.....:D

real1314

Tippytoes wrote: »

I'm on your side. Too few people know the meaning of the word "courtesy". Just because the planning law says you can do this or that, does not mean consideration for those around you should not be an issue.

My neighbour has just built a single storey side extension. We objected, but it went ahead.
So, it was within the appropriate rules.

My neighbour's idea of keeping us informed, was to tell us that this was what he was doing.
Doesn't inform mean the same as tell. What did you expect them to do? beg on their knees for your permission over a single storey extension?

Well, the extension is now built. From our window, it looks like one of those old-fashioned council owned public conveniences. Awful, flat roof monstrosity. Oh dear. Not to your taste, but within the rules.

Well, neighbour can look forward to a lifetime of maintenance on the roof and another thing - builder did not put in a DPC, so only a matter of time before the buildings suffer dampness.
Building regs will most likely have covered that. How do you know for certain that he didn't put a DPC in anyway?

For my part, I am just about to implement reactive measures to "mask" the "toilet block". It won't look pretty from their side, but...needs must.
Good idea - do something to annoy your neighbours just because they had the temerity to apply through the relevant bodies to build an extension.


There's always more than one way to kill a cat, than choke the !!!!!! with cream.....:D

do you realise how resentful you come across as? :cool:

Tippytoes

real1314 wrote: »

do you realise how resentful you come across as? :cool:

I'm sorry you feel that way. I prefer "don't get angry, get even". My neighbour has the legal right to subject me and my family to the view from hell. I'm just commenting on the situation (which was not of my making) and taking steps to make living in my home a little more bearable. I fail to see how you can regard this as being resentful. I also think it's a good idea to buy a home that's big enough for your needs, including potential as opposed to unforeseen changes of circumstance. Garden grabbing is getting a little bit out of hand.

unholyangel

Also worth checking your deeds as some areas do have terms which state that any alterations must be in line with the rest of the area (personally, i've only seen this with private built houses that are built as part of a "community" development).

Restrictions can vary from no major alterations to structure, that you can only have wooden windows, that you can only have a certain colour of window frame, that you're not allowed to paint your house a different colour from the rest etc.

I really dont get why people are picking on the OP. At the end of the day, they are the only one who knows the layout of their house, their neighbours and the proposed extension. They may be overreacting or they may be perfectly justified. If you have a relatively small garden (say 20ftx20ft) and the neighbour at the back of you builds a 2 storey extension only 2m from the property line.....then i'm pretty sure (direction of sun etc permitting) that I wouldnt be happy either.

From what I can remember of his responses, he hasnt been acting childish or morally outraged. More just (like most people would be) he is worried about the effects of his neighbours extension on his own property.

shaun_from_Africa

A house is probably the most expensive and most important purchase made by many people, and considering that it may be a place where you spend a lot of your relaxation and free time, I can't see anything wrong with trying to protect your investment.

To most people, a nice garden and patio area with a good view and plenty of sunlight would be far preferable to the same garden being overshadowed by a new building or extension on the house next door.

Skintski

I'd be concerned too if a new extension was going to block the natural light that I had enjoyed for so long. It may also impact on any future sale of your property if you don't have as much sun as previously. I don't mean the value, just the possibility of ease of sale. If the new building is going to look that horrendous then I would be objecting also if it affected me and my property.