Letter rcv'd from Enforcement Planning Authority

[leelee]

Help needed on behalf of a neighbour...

He converted his attic & put in small dormer window which he thought was ok to do as at back of house etc. as another neighbour had it done -subsequently found out today this neighbour did get planning permission.

The letter states he must contact Co Council within 4 weeks with comments/observations but does not mention Retention

Q1. Will they accept a Retention application
Q2. Can he find out under Freedom of Information Act who contacted the Co Council as his dormer window isn't visible to the public (almost sure it was a certain neighbour from hell)

Thanks.

 

[MOB]

1. Probably (Almost certainly if no different in planning terms to what was given planning next door); but neighbour from hell will get his\her chance to object (which is his\her right)

2. I have no idea - and would advise that this issue be ignored: it won't advance matters anyway.

 

[leelee]

Just because a neighbour may have complained doesn't mean that they are a "neighbour from hell". Your neighbour broke the rules and can't really complain.

yes the person in question did break the law but thought not doing anything wrong...they are quite prepared to go for retention but it wasn't worded like that in the letter - i was only asking general advice .

.. and as for neighbour hell ... he is, garda visit him as often as postman and he is responsible for some awful things so is a pure neighbour from hell! but you can't choose you neighbours so each to their own.

 

[Redstarlet]

How long ago was the attic converted? Any chance it may be there 7yrs!? if so there is an exemption and local authorities cannot after this time serve an enforcement notice/ take proceedings etc [but still considered an unauthorised development]..if not there for that period of time then retention is only option