Tall drainpipe structure next to wall

Mc2_2

Hello.  My neighbour has built a, just under 7-foot wood support frame to attach his drainpipe to, which then feeds down into his pond.  The piping is unsightly from my side of the property, right next to my door with glass window.  

I live in a row of cottages where the left boundary is considered mine.  There is a wall between this structure and my outdoor patio area and I'm planning to attach some trellis for more privacy and hide this unsightly structure.  

If you see the pic, you'll see how awful this structure is, with the piping exposed on my side.  I understand that all fence/trellis must be no more that 6-feet tall - but this structure is over that.  Can I match my trellis tall enough to hide this?  What happens when the neighbour needs to repair his piping if my trellis and support frame is in the way, - can he make me take it down?  

Oh - and he's also planted a peach tree right in the middle, right next to the wall!

Thank you for your comments

Section62

Mc2_2 said:

Hello.  My neighbour has built a, just under 7-foot wood support frame to attach his drainpipe to, which then feeds down into his pond.  The piping is unsightly from my side of the property, right next to my door with glass window.  

I live in a row of cottages where the left boundary is considered mine.  There is a wall between this structure and my outdoor patio area and I'm planning to attach some trellis for more privacy and hide this unsightly structure.  

If you see the pic, you'll see how awful this structure is, with the piping exposed on my side.  I understand that all fence/trellis must be no more that 6-feet tall - but this structure is over that.  Can I match my trellis tall enough to hide this?  What happens when the neighbour needs to repair his piping if my trellis and support frame is in the way, - can he make me take it down?  

Oh - and he's also planted a peach tree right in the middle, right next to the wall!

Thank you for your comments

What does the BiB mean?  Do the deeds say anything about boundary ownership?  Does the neighbour 'consider' the boundary on their right is theirs?

Although that isn't necessarily important if all the construction is on their side of the boundary.

The best bet is to have a chat with the neighbour andask whether they are OK with you putting up the trellis you want - it may work out a lot simpler than the battles you might have to fight with planners and the neighbour if you really fall out over this.

It also looks like there is a similar wooden structure on the other side of the neighbour's garden - is that also for supporting a rainwater pipe, or is it the case they have put up a structure to provide shade (or plant support) and the photo doesn't reflect the finished version?

Mardle

Maybe plant a climber that will eventually hide the unsightly pipe. 

Ramouth

Mardle said:

Maybe plant a climber that will eventually hide the unsightly pipe. 

Jasmine would cover that in no time!  I was always having to unwind it from my downpipes to stop it putting roots down in my porch gutters!

Mc2_2

Section62 said:

Mc2_2 said:

Hello.  My neighbour has built a, just under 7-foot wood support frame to attach his drainpipe to, which then feeds down into his pond.  The piping is unsightly from my side of the property, right next to my door with glass window.  

I live in a row of cottages where the left boundary is considered mine.  There is a wall between this structure and my outdoor patio area and I'm planning to attach some trellis for more privacy and hide this unsightly structure.  

If you see the pic, you'll see how awful this structure is, with the piping exposed on my side.  I understand that all fence/trellis must be no more that 6-feet tall - but this structure is over that.  Can I match my trellis tall enough to hide this?  What happens when the neighbour needs to repair his piping if my trellis and support frame is in the way, - can he make me take it down?  

Oh - and he's also planted a peach tree right in the middle, right next to the wall!

Thank you for your comments

What does the BiB mean?  Do the deeds say anything about boundary ownership?  Does the neighbour 'consider' the boundary on their right is theirs?

Although that isn't necessarily important if all the construction is on their side of the boundary.

The best bet is to have a chat with the neighbour andask whether they are OK with you putting up the trellis you want - it may work out a lot simpler than the battles you might have to fight with planners and the neighbour if you really fall out over this.

It also looks like there is a similar wooden structure on the other side of the neighbour's garden - is that also for supporting a rainwater pipe, or is it the case they have put up a structure to provide shade (or plant support) and the photo doesn't reflect the finished version?

I'm responsible for the maintenance of the left boundary fence/wall etc  

Thank you

Ath_Wat

Is there any good reason the pipe doesn't go down the wall and then along the ground, or has he just done it to annoy you?

Ditzy_Mitzy

Is that it?  I'd just ignore the thing and get on with your life.  The peach tree is possibly more of a concern, but fruit trees tend to have smaller root systems than other ornamental trees.  Look on the bright side: you might get some lovely blossom and fragrance and, if you're really lucky, peaches.  

canaldumidi

Ath_Wat said:

Is there any good reason the pipe doesn't go down the wall and then along the ground, or has he just done it to annoy you?

I can think of noother reason he didn't simply drop the downpipe down to (near) ground level and then along the ground at a lisht slope to the pond.

Unless maybe he wants to create an oxygen source for the pond by having the rain water drop into it like a waterfall.....

Carrot007

Mc2_2 said:

I'm responsible for the maintenance of the left boundary fence/wall etc  

Thank you

Boundry, likely.

Fence/wall, entirely your interpretation. You gould use a pice of string an some sticks if your neighbour did not want to contribute (unless there is a specific covanent).

Section62

canaldumidi said:

Ath_Wat said:

Is there any good reason the pipe doesn't go down the wall and then along the ground, or has he just done it to annoy you?

I can think of noother reason he didn't simply drop the downpipe down to (near) ground level and then along the ground at a lisht slope to the pond.

Unless maybe he wants to create an oxygen source for the pond by having the rain water drop into it like a waterfall.....

RW pipes close to the ground are vulnerable to being walked on, hit by furniture, climbed on by children, chewed by rats, and without support are prone to sagging and getting blocked.

The way the neighbour has done it is the way I'd do it - albeit I'd have used 45 degree bends to make the changes in direction less abrupt, and used at least one more pipe bracket. Where it is the pipe is out of harm's way, and can be supported properly along the whole length.

The waterfall idea is a good one though.