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Owner of covenant won't co operate?

I cannot move forward with my wish to build an extension because the owner of the covenant won't discuss my request for permission despite two hand delivered letters ensuring he has them?
Any helpful suggestions would be appreciated.
Cableman

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  • Slithery
    Slithery Posts: 6,046 Forumite
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    What is the exact wording of the covenant?
  • AdrianC
    AdrianC Posts: 42,189 Forumite
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    The beneficiary of a covenant is under no obligation to agree.
    They cannot unreasonably withhold permission - but who gets to decide what is reasonable?

    You could, of course, just build without their permission, and put the ball in their court to pursue you for breaching it.
  • TBagpuss
    TBagpuss Posts: 11,237 Forumite
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    What does the covenant say? How long since the letter were sent? 
    They are not required to agree and there probably isn't a fixed timescale within which they need to respond.
    You're also probably better sending letters by post and keeping proof of postage, than by hand delivering them. 
    All posts are my personal opinion, not formal advice Always get proper, professional advice (particularly about anything legal!)
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