Neighbour is taking down MY fence!

Optimist

You don't really give much information but don't forget that if you plan on selling your house at some point, you will have to fill in a 'Sellers Property Information Form' in which you will legally have to declare any disputes that have arisen between you and your neighbours. So it would be better to ensure that you sort this out amicably

shelovestobuystuff

lynnemcf wrote: »

My neighbour has planning permission for an extension. I objected to his extension and stated that under no circumstances could he take down the fence. As I left for work this morning, he handed me a builders business card and said his builder is starting work today, and will be taking down the fence. Does anyone have any advice? I've phoned the number on the builders card loads of times and it just goes to answerphone.

Does that sound like a neighbour who can be reasoned with.He has just totally ignored the op,s statement re the fence.
Why give in?
The neighbour may well have permission from the planning dept but that doesnt also give him permission to access via the op,s land.

Gorgeous_George

If it is the OP's fence then the OP should expect it to be replaced in as good a condition as it was in.

I live next door to my neighbours(!). We share a street and life is much nicer if we all get along. Silly grievances like this risk blowing out of all proportion.

You may wish to check the plans to ensure that the extension is not encroaching where it shouldn't. Speak to the planning department.

As has already been pointed out, the plans were approved. Get over it.

Advise your neighbour to leave all the work to the builder - including communicating
any requirements to remove fences. That way, you wouldn't be getting stressed today and maybe you'd have got some work done!

GG

Debt_Free_Chick

shelovestobuystuff wrote: »

Does that sound like a neighbour who can be reasoned with.He has just totally ignored the op,s statement re the fence.
Why give in?
The neighbour may well have permission from the planning dept but that doesnt also give him permission to access via the op,s land.

My neighbour has planning permission for an extension. I objected to his extension and stated that under no circumstances could he take down the fence. As I left for work this morning, he handed me a builders business card and said his builder is starting work today, and will be taking down the fence. Does anyone have any advice? I've phoned the number on the builders card loads of times and it just goes to answerphone.

The objection will have been made to the Council, not the neighbour. There's no guarantee that the neighbour even knows about the objection - comments made on planning applications are not passed on to the applicant. We don't know, therefore, if the OP has stated his objection directly to the neighbour or not.

Certainly, the OP doesn't appear to be a person who can be reasoned with

robnye

if your local council is like mine... you can actually download the plans from there website..... plus see any specific decisions/notes from the plaaning application

nic_santorini

I agree with the criminal damage and if it gets out of hand and he/she does damage it - it is worth calling the police because this is a criminal offence - however, the likelihood of him getting arrested is slim - he could be given an on the spot fine - as as for him being jailed - well I think you have to commit over a 100 aggravated burglaries whilst on bail for murder before you get sent away these days. I can fully appreciate your predictament and it will probably need a third party to negotiate a way forward to suit all parties.

Phirefly

How ANNOYING is it when someone goes and posts a juicy thread like this dripping with ambiguity then disappears off for the rest of the day????!!!!

Come back, OP is it YOUR fence or what?!

chappers

I would just get over this one with regards to the fence, and just ensure that they are not building on your property, also speak to both your neighbour and the builder, you may find he is more reasonable then your neighbour, also bear in mind to be reasonable too (this extension is going to get built whether you like it or not why not let them get on with it and get it over) ask him to protect your land from debris and to clear up on your side at the end of every day.

As a builder I have been in the middle of these types of dispute and have always managed to resolve them myself, rather than waiting for two neighbours, who have hated each other for years, try to resolve their petty differences.

mrstinchcombe

Yep, could be an on the spot £80 fine (assuming he admits guilt and the damage is under £500). Or he could be arrested but this is unlikely.

The extensions going up no matter what you decide, its going to happen so remember this before you become the neighbour from hell and call the police!

clutton_2

there is an "Access to Neighbouring Land Act 1992" which allows you to go onto someone elses land to maintain your property as long as you make good any damage during your access. You are allowed onto their land even if they dont like it. i do not know if this applies to new builoings, but, it will be worth researching it.