Neighbour building his own extension??

NameUnavailable

MultiFuelBurner said:

Doozergirl said:

MultiFuelBurner said:

Beeboo23 said:

Thanks for all the replies! I’m just glad to know that it’s not a free for all and (hopefully) the council will already be checking to make sure it’s all compliant. 

My question is why leave the pictures up. What if your neighbour sees them and it creates a problem and escalates?

Up to you of course and perhaps you want this to stay online documented?

I am not sure of the laws of taking a picture of your neighbours back garden and posting them online? Are you?

18 years on this board and I've never seen someone raise this question in quite this way.  

Surely there's no law against taking pictures of inanimate objects.  It's genuinely the best way to demonstrate what you're talking about on here.  

I didn't know the law hence me asking if someone did as it didn't seem right to me.

18 years and you haven't seen three questions asked in a row? 

There is not restriction on taking photos in public. You can photograph anything you can see (including people) if you are in a public space (note, an airport or shopping centre isn't technically a public space so you can be told to stop or leave).

The photos above are taken from the OP's private property so would also be OK as it's what they can see from their property.

They could even take photos from a drone or look at google earth! Obviously there is a difference if they were 'snooping' and maybe taking photos of the neighbour sunbathing in the nude.

MultiFuelBurner

NameUnavailable said:

MultiFuelBurner said:

Doozergirl said:

MultiFuelBurner said:

Beeboo23 said:

Thanks for all the replies! I’m just glad to know that it’s not a free for all and (hopefully) the council will already be checking to make sure it’s all compliant. 

My question is why leave the pictures up. What if your neighbour sees them and it creates a problem and escalates?

Up to you of course and perhaps you want this to stay online documented?

I am not sure of the laws of taking a picture of your neighbours back garden and posting them online? Are you?

18 years on this board and I've never seen someone raise this question in quite this way.  

Surely there's no law against taking pictures of inanimate objects.  It's genuinely the best way to demonstrate what you're talking about on here.  

I didn't know the law hence me asking if someone did as it didn't seem right to me.

18 years and you haven't seen three questions asked in a row? 

There is not restriction on taking photos in public. You can photograph anything you can see (including people) if you are in a public space (note, an airport or shopping centre isn't technically a public space so you can be told to stop or leave).

The photos above are taken from the OP's private property so would also be OK as it's what they can see from their property.

They could even take photos from a drone or look at google earth! Obviously there is a difference if they were 'snooping' and maybe taking photos of the neighbour sunbathing in the nude.

This is an enclose private garden surely that's different to public.

It hadn't occurred to me til I saw the pictures posted as to the legality.

It seems someone up the thread a bit seems to think otherwise so I wonder what they actual law is for a rear not publically accessible area to be photographed.

Genuinely interested btw if you have the law to hand?

Doozergirl

I asked Chat GPT. 

If you're taking a single photo of your neighbour's extension from within your own property, focusing on what is visible from your windows, the situation is generally straightforward. Here are the key points to consider:

1. **Visibility from Your Property**: If the extension is visible from your property and doesn't require you to intrude on their privacy (like leaning over the fence or using zoom lenses to see into private areas), it's typically lawful to photograph it.

2. **Use of the Photo**: The intended use of the photo is crucial. If it's for personal use or to seek advice without infringing on anyone's privacy or defaming anyone, it's usually permissible.

3. **Avoid Identifiable Information**: Even though the photo is taken from your property, avoid capturing any identifiable information of your neighbours or their property that isn't relevant to your query about the construction.

4. **Public Posting Considerations**: When posting the photo online, especially in a public forum, be mindful of how it could impact your neighbours' privacy or lead to potential legal issues, such as data protection concerns.

5. **No Harassment or Nuisance**: Ensure that taking and using the photo does not constitute harassment or nuisance towards your neighbour.

Remember, while taking the photo under these circumstances is generally legal, the way you use it can have legal implications. If in doubt, especially regarding posting it online, you might want to seek legal advice.

jimbog

MultiFuelBurner said:

NameUnavailable said:

MultiFuelBurner said:

Doozergirl said:

MultiFuelBurner said:

Beeboo23 said:

Thanks for all the replies! I’m just glad to know that it’s not a free for all and (hopefully) the council will already be checking to make sure it’s all compliant. 

My question is why leave the pictures up. What if your neighbour sees them and it creates a problem and escalates?

Up to you of course and perhaps you want this to stay online documented?

I am not sure of the laws of taking a picture of your neighbours back garden and posting them online? Are you?

18 years on this board and I've never seen someone raise this question in quite this way.  

Surely there's no law against taking pictures of inanimate objects.  It's genuinely the best way to demonstrate what you're talking about on here.  

I didn't know the law hence me asking if someone did as it didn't seem right to me.

18 years and you haven't seen three questions asked in a row? 

There is not restriction on taking photos in public. You can photograph anything you can see (including people) if you are in a public space (note, an airport or shopping centre isn't technically a public space so you can be told to stop or leave).

The photos above are taken from the OP's private property so would also be OK as it's what they can see from their property.

They could even take photos from a drone or look at google earth! Obviously there is a difference if they were 'snooping' and maybe taking photos of the neighbour sunbathing in the nude.

This is an enclose private garden surely that's different to public.

It hadn't occurred to me til I saw the pictures posted as to the legality.

It seems someone up the thread a bit seems to think otherwise so I wonder what they actual law is for a rear not publically accessible area to be photographed.

Genuinely interested btw if you have the law to hand?

Google Earth has repeatedly taken pictures of my back garden over the last 15 years without once asking my permission   

NameUnavailable

MultiFuelBurner said:

NameUnavailable said:

MultiFuelBurner said:

Doozergirl said:

MultiFuelBurner said:

Beeboo23 said:

Thanks for all the replies! I’m just glad to know that it’s not a free for all and (hopefully) the council will already be checking to make sure it’s all compliant. 

My question is why leave the pictures up. What if your neighbour sees them and it creates a problem and escalates?

Up to you of course and perhaps you want this to stay online documented?

I am not sure of the laws of taking a picture of your neighbours back garden and posting them online? Are you?

18 years on this board and I've never seen someone raise this question in quite this way.  

Surely there's no law against taking pictures of inanimate objects.  It's genuinely the best way to demonstrate what you're talking about on here.  

I didn't know the law hence me asking if someone did as it didn't seem right to me.

18 years and you haven't seen three questions asked in a row? 

There is not restriction on taking photos in public. You can photograph anything you can see (including people) if you are in a public space (note, an airport or shopping centre isn't technically a public space so you can be told to stop or leave).

The photos above are taken from the OP's private property so would also be OK as it's what they can see from their property.

They could even take photos from a drone or look at google earth! Obviously there is a difference if they were 'snooping' and maybe taking photos of the neighbour sunbathing in the nude.

This is an enclose private garden surely that's different to public.

In that case it would be illegal for almost anyone to take any photos in their back garden as it will almost certainly include parts of neighbours gardens.

If you can see something from a public space or your own private space then it's generally OK (there are exceptions if you were going to use the photo for commercial purposes for example).

Herzlos

The photo itself is probably legal - you're unlikely to be sued or charged with anything.

BUT if the neighbour sees it (or anyone the neighbour knows who recognizes it) then it could cause a lot of tension, which isn't something you want given you're going to have to live next door to each other.

MultiFuelBurner

Yeah it's an interesting subject like I said until I saw the pictures here never thought of legality. 

I did mention it not improving neighbourly friendship if found now or a later date by the neighbour.