Average charge for access rights

eddddy

Dusty_bear25 said:

the only way they can build into the dormer for the flat above is by erecting the scaffolding in both gardens which will block the back doors and block light to my kitchen bedroom and lounge.

Has anyone suggested that the scaffolding would block any doors?

I can't imagine any scaffolders would put up scaffolding that blocked doors.

But if you have windows that open outwards, it might be worth pointing them out to the scaffolders (because it might not be obvious to the scaffolders which casements open and which don't). Then they can position the poles away from the opening parts.

sheramber

eddddy said:

Dusty_bear25 said:

the only way they can build into the dormer for the flat above is by erecting the scaffolding in both gardens which will block the back doors and block light to my kitchen bedroom and lounge.

Has anyone suggested that the scaffolding would block any doors?

I can't imagine any scaffolders would put up scaffolding that blocked doors.

But if you have windows that open outwards, it might be worth pointing them out to the scaffolders (because it might not be obvious to the scaffolders which casements open and which don't). Then they can position the poles away from the opening parts.

The OP said

as I'm the ground floor apartment with private and sole use of the front and back garden, the only way they can build into the dormer for the flat above is by erecting the scaffolding in both gardens which will block the back doors and block light to my kitchen bedroom and lounge.

silvercar

sheramber said:

eddddy said:

Dusty_bear25 said:

the only way they can build into the dormer for the flat above is by erecting the scaffolding in both gardens which will block the back doors and block light to my kitchen bedroom and lounge.

Has anyone suggested that the scaffolding would block any doors?

I can't imagine any scaffolders would put up scaffolding that blocked doors.

But if you have windows that open outwards, it might be worth pointing them out to the scaffolders (because it might not be obvious to the scaffolders which casements open and which don't). Then they can position the poles away from the opening parts.

The OP said

as I'm the ground floor apartment with private and sole use of the front and back garden, the only way they can build into the dormer for the flat above is by erecting the scaffolding in both gardens which will block the back doors and block light to my kitchen bedroom and lounge.

There’s always a way. If the scaffolding went deeper into the garden, it would allow for a door to be opened and the OP to then skirt around the scaffolding poles to access the remainder of the garden, this would be better than having access blocked.

In my family member’s case, the scaffolding had to go over a ground floor roof and land on part of the side return, in order to avoid blocking the back door. It cost the neighbour more in scaffolding. 

Nothing is going to block light completely, it may provide some shade.

sheramber

silvercar said:

sheramber said:

eddddy said:

Dusty_bear25 said:

the only way they can build into the dormer for the flat above is by erecting the scaffolding in both gardens which will block the back doors and block light to my kitchen bedroom and lounge.

Has anyone suggested that the scaffolding would block any doors?

I can't imagine any scaffolders would put up scaffolding that blocked doors.

But if you have windows that open outwards, it might be worth pointing them out to the scaffolders (because it might not be obvious to the scaffolders which casements open and which don't). Then they can position the poles away from the opening parts.

The OP said

as I'm the ground floor apartment with private and sole use of the front and back garden, the only way they can build into the dormer for the flat above is by erecting the scaffolding in both gardens which will block the back doors and block light to my kitchen bedroom and lounge.

There’s always a way. If the scaffolding went deeper into the garden, it would allow for a door to be opened and the OP to then skirt around the scaffolding poles to access the remainder of the garden, this would be better than having access blocked.

In my family member’s case, the scaffolding had to go over a ground floor roof and land on part of the side return, in order to avoid blocking the back door. It cost the neighbour more in scaffolding. 

Nothing is going to block light completely, it may provide some shade.

Which you have previously explained to the OP. 

I was replying to eddy , who asked who had mentioned blocking doors. 

eddddy

sheramber said:

eddddy said:

Dusty_bear25 said:

the only way they can build into the dormer for the flat above is by erecting the scaffolding in both gardens which will block the back doors and block light to my kitchen bedroom and lounge.

Has anyone suggested that the scaffolding would block any doors?

I can't imagine any scaffolders would put up scaffolding that blocked doors.

But if you have windows that open outwards, it might be worth pointing them out to the scaffolders (because it might not be obvious to the scaffolders which casements open and which don't). Then they can position the poles away from the opening parts.

The OP said

as I'm the ground floor apartment with private and sole use of the front and back garden, the only way they can build into the dormer for the flat above is by erecting the scaffolding in both gardens which will block the back doors and block light to my kitchen bedroom and lounge.

Yes - and I was asking the OP...  has anyone actually said to the OP that the scaffolding will block the back doors, or is that an assumption that the OP has made?

Because I would be very surprised if the scaffolders couldn't arrange the scaffolding in a way that it doesn't block any doors.

Dusty_bear25

swingaloo said:

Another point here, has the leaseholder got permission from the freeholder to build into the dormer. I know someone who lives in an upstairs flat and they have converted above them (with planning permission) but now they are in a position where they cant sell as they dont own what is above them. Planning permission can be gained but if you dont own the space then you cannot use it.
The person I know has wasted thousands converting and blames it on the fact that as she got planning permission she was given the right to convert but is now in a very difficult position.

Thanks, yes I've asked the same and that I'd need to see the freeholder permission before agreeing anything too.