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Neighbour's extension - boundary window

aboi · 2026-04-13 08:54:34

I live in Milton Keynes, England. My neighbour has a planning application in for a single-storey extension, which includes a window (red circle) right on the boundary with my property (red line). My concern is twofold: privacy (direct overlooking into our front garden/property) and the risk that a boundary window could…

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KennyH1 Posts: 259

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21 April at 3:32PM

You have two points to consider:
1- the planning application - you would want the window removed from any approved plans as any future owner may want to build the extension and install the window - even after the planning approval has lapsed as they can re-submit for planning and precedent has been set for a window in that location. Other issues are access to the window for repair / cleaning as I assume they would need to access your land to facilitate this?
2 - Party wall - Works on or close to a party wall / boundary line will need a Party Wall / Party Fence Wall agreement. As the extension is on the boundary line you will need to agree to a Party Wall / Party Boundary line agreement anyway.

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