Post Planning Advice Please?

Doozergirl

I'm not sure how your privacy is affected by  a single storey extension next door but one, even if it does have side windows.  

Don't you have a 6ft fence?  You've said there is a fence is next to the extension too, how tall is that? 

Gavin83

Neither am I. Surely the windows are low enough that a fence will obscure the view or someone walking outside would see over the fence or alternatively high enough that no one inside could see out anyway.

Also while I appreciate it’s annoying to lose a (presumably) previously lovely view you have no right to a view over someone else’s land. If you buy a house with a nice view always view it as a bonus that you could lose at any time.

eloisa

Doozergirl said:

I'm not sure how your privacy is affected by  a single storey extension next door but one, even if it does have side windows.  

Don't you have a 6ft fence?  You've said there is a fence is next to the extension too, how tall is that? 

We do have a 6 foot fence but the window is still above both fences - the ground is not level.  The window is completely visible from our patio.

eloisa

Gavin83 said:

Neither am I. Surely the windows are low enough that a fence will obscure the view or someone walking outside would see over the fence or alternatively high enough that no one inside could see out anyway.

Also while I appreciate it’s annoying to lose a (presumably) previously lovely view you have no right to a view over someone else’s land. If you buy a house with a nice view always view it as a bonus that you could lose at any time.

The fences do not obscure the window .  The window is completely visible from our patio.  We can't tell whether anyone can see through the window or not , either way it's still not pleasant to have it looming over us.  We thought that living in a conservation area would mean that we had more protection, and would at least be consulted about changes to our privacy / outlook, but it appears we were wrong. 

Doozergirl

eloisa said:

Doozergirl said:

I'm not sure how your privacy is affected by  a single storey extension next door but one, even if it does have side windows.  

Don't you have a 6ft fence?  You've said there is a fence is next to the extension too, how tall is that? 

We do have a 6 foot fence but the window is still above both fences - the ground is not level.  The window is completely visible from our patio.

The window might be visible but whilst people can see what is above a six foot fence (some glazing), there are very few people, in fact I'd say no one, that can physically look over and down past a six foot fence that is next door but one.  

Your privacy hasn't been affected and the outlook doesn't belong to you.  I'm afraid that you may be suffering from a case of Nimbyism as this extension has no meaningful effect on your life at all.  The planners know that.  

liberty_lily

If you could add photo(s)/a diagram, eloisa, it might aid people to better understand your issue with the extension/overlooking etc.....