Land boundary issue what should I do?

jimbog

You could always say that the 30cm gap between the extension and fence is really useful for storage

Jamesb94

Sorry for the confusion I was in a rush to post this as I was concerned about it. I have a newborn and wife was out so didn’t have much spare time to put into the drawing.

The neighbours are perfectly friendly in every way I dont think they will have a problem with me saying I would like the fence to stay where it was.

Just don’t want to risk causing a rift.

I have 3 houses bordering mine, left, right and back to back on my garden. They are all elderly couples. When me and my wife moved in they probably thought we would be bad neighbours as were young first time buyers but they have said numerous times they are happy with everything.

When I dug a pond in garden I made sure I did several tests with water feature and asked them if it was too loud. And they were happy with it in the end.

Nothing bad going on here other than I was sure it was wrong but wife said I was being petty so wanted other opinions.

I appreciate everyone’s input

Tom99

You can't force your neighbour to erect a fence. You could put up a fence on the boundary even if its only a post and wire one.
Alternatively if doing without the fence is more practical you could agree with your neighbour in writing where the boundary runs and that any occupation by them of the 300mm space is with your permission which can be withdrawn at any time.

Jamesb94

I spoke to the lady who lives next door this morning. She wasn’t sure what I meant as she said she didn’t understand that sort of stuff but said she will talk to her son about it and mention that I’m concerned about where the boundary would be and see what he says.

Offered to pay for the entire fence to be replaced but she said her son was doing it for free and he’d rather do it himself than get anyone else out to do it and didn’t want any money towards it.

markin

jimbog wrote: »

You could always say that the 30cm gap between the extension and fence is really useful for storage

Perfect place for storing long ladders.

Slinky

markin wrote: »

Perfect place for storing long ladders.

Your burglars will thank you for it.......

MoneySeeker1

Gaps that size can indeed be put to good use for bits of garden equipment that aren't wanted in sight and I've certainly got some garden stuff stored in an awkward little gap like that that I own and that does nicely for keeping it out of my sight.

So you never know what "bits and pieces" you might wish to store there.