Planning issue: overlooking neighbour 150 metres away

I am in the lucky position of getting an acre site from my parents.

It is a bungalow which is facing south to avail of good views. I am overlooking my nearest neighbour but they are 150 metres away. The gradient on this field is 1:3 a slight fall towards neighbours.

They have objected on grounds that I have to face the house towards the public road but there are no views (all trees) and the fall of ground will mean I have to dig more into the ground.

Has anybody experience of this regulation or enforcement of this particular rule?

Re: Planning issue

Look up the county development plan for your county, it will give you an idea of their guidelines, If it is a bungalow you shouldnt be overlooking your neighbour, would you be looking into their back or front yard?

I think most local authorities insist that your build must be aligned with the public road. Stupid, but there you go. You need to redraw your plans in such a way as to maximise your views/solar gain etc. within the above restriction.