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land next to my house being auctioned!

katie4
katie4 Posts: 459 Forumite
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Hi we are currently putting our property on the market. i was looking uo house prices for our area and discovered that the smallish area of land that is right against my low level garden wall is up for auction with potential residential development for up to two properties! we have a completely private back yard at the moment and it would be hugely restrict our sunlight and privacy if anything were to be built there. I am shocked that we have not had any notice of this.
I really don't know what to think or where we stand with this. any advice?

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  • Comms69
    Comms69 Posts: 14,229 Forumite
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    Buy it?


    Why would you get notice of this?
  • Robin9
    Robin9 Posts: 13,080 Forumite
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    Unless Planning Permission has been applied for there is nothing to notify you of.

    Check with your local council.
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  • hazyjo
    hazyjo Posts: 15,476 Forumite
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    As far as I know, you'll only really see notice when any applications are lodged (usually with copies tied to local lampposts, etc). You certainly won't be told when something next to you goes up for sale.
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  • davidmcn
    davidmcn Posts: 23,596 Forumite
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    No need for neighbours to tell you that they're planning to put their properties up for sale.

    I take it you've heard nothing about any planning applications? Auctioneers are often optimistic about how much development potential their lots have.

    If you want control over what happens, then buy it!
  • SmashedAvacado
    SmashedAvacado Posts: 1,262 Forumite
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    you only have a right to light through windows / doors - not generally to your garden
    planning law will help you to some extent in relation what can be built / being overlooked etc
    but presumably you have known about this land for some time and presumably you hadnt assumed that at one stage someone might want to build on it.
  • foxy-stoat
    foxy-stoat Posts: 6,879 Forumite
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    Best get it on the market chop chop and get it sold.

    Let them find out when the land is sold and planning permission goes in.
  • AdrianC
    AdrianC Posts: 42,189 Forumite
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    This could be good for you... Whoever buys the plot next door may well be willing to buy yours, too, and get better development opportunities.
  • Doozergirl
    Doozergirl Posts: 34,082 Forumite
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    AdrianC wrote: »
    This could be good for you... Whoever buys the plot next door may well be willing to buy yours, too, and get better development opportunities.

    It's been referred to as a yard, so I doubt it.

    OP, you're moving out and no one has applied for permission yet. Just get the house sold.
    Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
  • ReadingTim
    ReadingTim Posts: 4,087 Forumite
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    Almost any land has potential for residential development.

    Whether permission is granted for actual residential development, and whether that development is commercially viable is a different matter entirely.
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