Loft conversion blocking neighbour's light

cyclonebri1

I don't see the problem if you have gotten planning consent, other than you have stupid neighbours that should have realised the impact and complained earlier, not now.

Sorry, I'm being harsh on your nextdoors but assuming consent, what more could you have done?, carry on.

Stevey198321

Just tell your neighbour not to worry about the light issue as you are installing flood lights onto the loft conversion that will be aimed at their windows (on a timeclock so only on during daylighy) so infact they will be gettig more light. Problem solved. Happy Neighbours

stator

cyclonebri1 wrote: »

I don't see the problem if you have gotten planning consent, other than you have stupid neighbours that should have realised the impact and complained earlier, not now.

Sorry, I'm being harsh on your nextdoors but assuming consent, what more could you have done?, carry on.

Did you read the links above?

George_Michael

cyclonebri1 wrote: »

I don't see the problem if you have gotten planning consent, other than you have stupid neighbours that should have realised the impact and complained earlier, not now.

Sorry, I'm being harsh on your next doors but assuming consent, what more could you have done?, carry on.

From one of the links provided above:

James Souter, a solicitor who advises on right to light issues, explained: 'Rights to light are entirely separate from the planning process.
'They are private rights to receive light over a neighbouring property.
'Even if your neighbour has planning permission to build an extension, this doesn't authorise an interference with your light.
'Therefore, the impact on a neighbour's right to light should be considered prior to applying for planning permission to ensure there aren't problems further down the line.

DRP

cyclonebri1 wrote: »

I don't see the problem if you have gotten planning consent, other than you have stupid neighbours that should have realised the impact and complained earlier, not now.

Sorry, I'm being harsh on your nextdoors but assuming consent, what more could you have done?, carry on.

^yeah this

The planning permission process gave them plenty of time to consider these issues.

In terms of practicalities, I'd be making the right noises and find out what their issues are - but not doing anything that would cost me any more money negatively impact the planned works.