URGENT - Help about neighbour doing an extension and the survey

ThisIsWeird

I don't think there's any real warning bells going off here, ftsos.

Have you checked your LA's Planning Portal to see if their plans are on it? If not, I think it's reasonable to request a copy from your neighbour, or perhaps the appointed PWA surveyor can provide a copy?

This whole estate is managed? In which case, I'd have through that the plans would need running past them too for approval?

In general, I wouldn't worry, and I wouldn't allow myself to become too stressed by this - it all sounds pretty normal. I would, tho', like to see the plans to check there's nothing contentious in them.

ftsos

ThisIsWeird said:

I don't think there's any real warning bells going off here, ftsos.

Have you checked your LA's Planning Portal to see if their plans are on it? If not, I think it's reasonable to request a copy from your neighbour, or perhaps the appointed PWA surveyor can provide a copy?

This whole estate is managed? In which case, I'd have through that the plans would need running past them too for approval?

In general, I wouldn't worry, and I wouldn't allow myself to become too stressed by this - it all sounds pretty normal. I would, tho', like to see the plans to check there's nothing contentious in them.

Thank you. You have given some of the best advice. Also, one of the people who is a manager at the property management company has been really supportive of our situation. On the surface, at least, it seems like he is a nice guy and has gone above and beyond to advise on things where he doesn't really need to. He said he is already not happy with them on multiple issues, and he will check everything thoroughly before giving approval. We have checked, and they do need the management company's approval for various reasons, including drainage and some other complications which are beyond me. 

However, I did do the right thing by coming here and asking these questions. It's given some peace. 

Just as a side note, I have used communities like this on and off for almost 20 years (maybe) now. I am always blown away by people's kindness and sharing their knowledge and helping without asking for anything in return. Although I have seen some places where people attack each other over innocent questions (which stops a lot of people from helping and makes them stay away), I hope the positive sides of these communities stay.

Thank you all for your help and guidance. It is appreciated even if I didn't thank you directly. 

macman

'Supposed freehold'? Surely you know which? There's no intermediate category between leasehold and freehold that I am aware of..