Neighbour putting new window in, previous permission given in 2013. Window going in in 2019

volc25

ProbablyNotTheDriver wrote: »

Sorry for the multiple posts. It’s just occurred to me that you wouldn’t usually get permission for a first floor clear-glazed window in the side elevation of a house if it would overlook a neighbour. I’m not sure if that’s an how it is in this case? They might be required to retain that window in obscure glazing and for it to be non-opening. If that’s the case then there would either be a condition on the decision notice specifying that and/or there might be a note on the approved plans stating the same. Might be worth a look as that would remove loss of privacy issues.

Yeah I saw this, its not in the side elevation though, its on the rear of the original house, in the gap between the extension and the fence line.



Theres about 1metre width in total in the gap between the fence boundary and the side elevation.

WeAreGhosts

ProbablyNotTheDriver wrote: »

Sorry for the multiple posts. It’s just occurred to me that you wouldn’t usually get permission for a first floor clear-glazed window in the side elevation of a house if it would overlook a neighbour. I’m not sure if that’s an how it is in this case? They might be required to retain that window in obscure glazing and for it to be non-opening. If that’s the case then there would either be a condition on the decision notice specifying that and/or there might be a note on the approved plans stating the same. Might be worth a look as that would remove loss of privacy issues.

We have the same issue. But with a ground floor window. Because the neighbour's land is higher up, that window overlooks our garden, but because it's "ground floor" it's okay ... apparently.

Mr.Generous

What about a higher fence before the new neighbors move in? The builder probably wouldn't object, a higher fence will also make the property he's selling more private.

volc25

Mr.Generous wrote: »

What about a higher fence before the new neighbors move in? The builder probably wouldn't object, a higher fence will also make the property he's selling more private.

Well I have been thinking about this too, and the same at the front, we both have large front gardens that go about 15metres in front of our houses, I was thinking 12 ft fencing at the back and 6ft front at the front along the boundaries, and to do this before the new neighbours move in.


I would like the extra privacy but I understand this isnt strictly allowed and I should seek some kind of permission from the council, but I dont feel like I should get them involved for something so trivial.

Slinky

volc25 wrote: »

Well I have been thinking about this too, and the same at the front, we both have large front gardens that go about 15metres in front of our houses, I was thinking 12 ft fencing at the back and 6ft front at the front along the boundaries, and to do this before the new neighbours move in.


I would like the extra privacy but I understand this isnt strictly allowed and I should seek some kind of permission from the council, but I dont feel like I should get them involved for something so trivial.

You can't build a 12ft fence without planning permission. It wouldn't be wise to build to this sort of height anyway IMO as it'll catch the wind and be vulnerable to being blown down.


You need to check also about 6ft at the front.

ProbablyNotTheDriver

volc25 wrote: »

Well I have been thinking about this too, and the same at the front, we both have large front gardens that go about 15metres in front of our houses, I was thinking 12 ft fencing at the back and 6ft front at the front along the boundaries, and to do this before the new neighbours move in.


I would like the extra privacy but I understand this isnt strictly allowed and I should seek some kind of permission from the council, but I dont feel like I should get them involved for something so trivial.

Assuming your permitted development rights are intact, you can erect a fence up to 2m in height at your boundaries except where they front a highway where (I think) it’s limited to 1m. A 12ft (about 4m maybe?) high fence would attract a lot of attention and is the kind of thing a planning department would likely take action over.

Davesnave

You can't expect a 12' fence to be approved, but if 2m isn't enough, consider growing something that's taller.


Doesn't have to be leyland cypress!