Neighbours two storey side extension - planning permission?

bouicca21

Of course that assumes building control did sign off on the footings. That looks like something else OP needs to check on the council files.

marleyboy

last time we had granted contractors of that neighbour access to our land we ended up with an "accidently" chopped down tree which they were unwilling to rectify or even apologise for at that time.

That would be more than enough for me to rule out politeness by saying "Not even maybe!" before slamming the door shut.

mtbbuxton

slopemaster wrote: »

and, although the planning permission would be valid indefinitely, the new work would surely have to comply with current building regs, not 2002 regs - which might mean that they couldn't build to the original plans...

Not necessarily. We started to build an extension prior to the introduction in 2005 of the new regulations concerning electrical fittings and wiring. The Building Inspector told us that as the work had commenced prior to the rules taking effect, any electrical work would not need to be signed off or carried out by a Part P qualified Electrician.
Of course it may be that the time delay in the OP's case makes a difference.

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LandyAndy

murmeltier wrote: »

Separately we have spoken to the council, and they are of the opinion that since they were granted planning permission for a two storey extension in 2002 (but only built one storey), that their works would probably be covered by that permission as long as they are going to adhere to the original plans / conditions. They didn't look into any specifics, so not sure this could apply here. Unfortunately the original application/plans are not available online, only the decision notice.


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This is exactly what our neighbours did soon after we moved in. Fortunately the second storey didn't impact us but it was built several years after the original single storey extension.

ciderboy2009

Wouldn't this be a case where the Party Wall Act applies?
If so then (from memory) you should have received written notification of the works in a specific format 1 month before commencement.
You will also have the right to appoint a surveyor to look after your interests at your neighbour's expense.

DTDfanBoy

ciderboy2009 wrote: »

Wouldn't this be a case where the Party Wall Act applies?
If so then (from memory) you should have received written notification of the works in a specific format 1 month before commencement.
You will also have the right to appoint a surveyor to look after your interests at your neighbour's expense.

The foundations are already in place so the party wall act doesn't apply unless the existing wall was built on the boundary which clearly isn't the case here.

paddy's_mum

You will be asking to see the builder's insurance (in case of damage to your property) won't you?