Am in a very similar position except that my neighbours arent very pleasant and since they've moved in there have been a few fast ones pulled. I wont go into detail but several ammendments to the house would never receive planning permission as per the planning authorities website.
We continue to try to be accomodating - they've recently started a build (and within the first couple of days breached the planning authorities definition of legal work hours starting at 8am for 4 hours on a sunday with no warning or heads up from them in any form) and we've 'talked' about the boundary wall. Although they appear very slow to put it in writing. At this point Im trying to put together the letter of agreement from the points I have seen suggested here in previous posts and would appreciate any pointers from the OP or anyone else.
Im guessing it should include the following:
a) a declaration of where the centre point of the boundary wall should be
b) a declaration that both parties can now or in the future build off the boundary wall
c) that a parapet is used on the wall to ensure no guttering is overhanging either property
Their planning permission was approved based on a boundary wall with a parapet finish etc but Ive been told by themselves that they arent following the plans ... single story instead of a double etc ... my dealings with them to date make me think that whatever agreement is in place theres no guarantee that they'll follow them.
My approach will be the informal one at first. Draft a letter of agreement - attempt to get it signed by all parties before the current boundary wall is demolished when Im at work. Or do people recommend just going to a solicitor now to do it for me. Im attempting not to inflame a situation but am determined not to be walked on.
OP, if you've a list of things in mind for your letter of agreement that compliments a), b) and c) above let me know. Dont want to highjack your thread but in need of similar advice.
Boundary wall has been built now - the problem I found last night was that instead of a parapet finish on the wall they are constructing their pitched roof off the top of the wall. This differs from the plans that have been granted permission - which may be fine - but it contradicts the agreement since it will compromise our build. .
The plans submitted by those next door that were approved appear to have been completely disregarded.
I voiced the concern that to date all requests for anything written have been met with 'we dont know what we're doing yet'.
I know I will get guff for saying this but it's just the way I view people like your neighbours and their builders - these are the folks that will blagg, lie and push their way through life. They could not care less about your letters, agreements or anything else.
If I was in your situation - I would verbally inform the neighbour and builder that anyhting that that goes over the boundary line (timber, sofftet etc) will be cut down. Same as overgrown trees into a property.
They will just continue with the build, and build into your property and it will never get fixed.
just my opinion,
k
Submit on paper and get a receipt.Which Ill submit online.
By all means continue with the local council route.
But do not let them start, continue or finish any timber work overhanging your property.
If they end up with a finished overhang (gutters, soffet etc) this will all end up in court over years and could cost you.
please keep us up to date as this is both very interesting and informative.
k
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