Next door neighbour has built a monstrosity

Jeepers_Creepers

Your neighbour was very naughty, Isey - no question.

Almost certainly they knew that it wasn't positioned according to Planning requirements, and it also looks as tho' they could have complied without too much inconvenience to themselves - there's enough room to move it towards the other side by a couple of m?

And they didn't consult with you.

Your call what to do about it. But please make sure you know why you are doing it - I wouldn't cite 'views', 'cos that is a planning irrelevance.

(Are they really going to move that whole construction one metre or so?)

I also have to ask - at what stage did you become aware that it was built too close to your boundary and was going to be that height?

Rosa_Damascena

If there is an argument to be made I suppose it would be that the height and position of the structure is blocking the OP's light.

ComicGeek

Rosa_Damascena said:

If there is an argument to be made I suppose it would be that the height and position of the structure is blocking the OP's light.

It would have zero impact on the daylight/sunlight into the house, and it's not a planning issue if only part of the garden is shaded. The line of trees at the rear are doing all the work in blocking light.

Davesnave

Rosa_Damascena said:

If there is an argument to be made I suppose it would be that the height and position of the structure is blocking the OP's light.

As we're seeing it from above, rather than at ground level, the impact on the garden space can't be fully appreciated. However, available light to a garden, like the view, isn't usually a consideration for planning or building control.

To me, the real problem is the trees and there's probably nothing that can be done about them either. The neighbour's been thoughtless, but what to do about that is probably best chosen with an eye on the the likelihood of a sale in the foreseeable future.

As light levels are already restricted, I'd probably plant to hide the roof of the structure from view at ground level. Nice clumping bamboo if staying. 

GDB2222

Surely, the reason for the referral to planning enforcement is simply that the structure is not compliant? 

It is also, in the OP’s view, a monstrosity. 

It is up to the planners whether to enforce the rules, or not bother. They’ve probably seen worse. To increase the chances that they do take action, the OP could involve his local councillor. 

Eldi_Dos

Hi isey,Like other posters on here I think what your neighbour has had built is a lovely thing  and in the right location would be an asset but this is not the right location for it,your neighbour has been thoughtless putting it there. Your concerns about the height closeness to your property and any feelings of a loss of tranquillity are valid. The area that would give me the greatest concern is the chimney, is there a wood burning stove or firepit inside the structure, that and the closeness to your property and trees would set alarm bells ringing for me, When discussing it try and avoid emotive phrases like monstrosity and view of the hills, your neighbours are going to be excited and protective of their new structure but just because they were thoughtless does'nt mean they will be unreasonable. Maybe other posters can point towards advice sheets or other forums on how to discuss issues with neighbours without them turning into disputes

Doozergirl

Eldi_Dos said:

Hi isey,Like other posters on here I think what your neighbour has had built is a lovely thing  and in the right location would be an asset but this is not the right location for it,your neighbour has been thoughtless putting it there. Your concerns about the height closeness to your property and any feelings of a loss of tranquillity are valid. The area that would give me the greatest concern is the chimney, is there a wood burning stove or firepit inside the structure, that and the closeness to your property and trees would set alarm bells ringing for me, When discussing it try and avoid emotive phrases like monstrosity and view of the hills, your neighbours are going to be excited and protective of their new structure but just because they were thoughtless does'nt mean they will be unreasonable. Maybe other posters can point towards advice sheets or other forums on how to discuss issues with neighbours without them turning into disputes

They've reported it to planning, who are the only people qualified to give a subjective view.  

The best advice is to say nothing and trust them do their job.  

littleboo

I read the title as "monastery", so I was expecting something much bigger...

adonis

It looks like a BBQ hut,  I wish I could afford one.

look at the bit that says about planning permission.

https://www.quick-garden.co.uk/blog/best-place-install-barbecue-hut-garden.html

there wont be an invite for the op now.

Eldi_Dos

littleboo said:

I read the title as "monastery", so I was expecting something much bigger...

Maybe its a Trappist Monastery if the best advice is to say nothing.