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Extention on current property, neighbour wants to do the same

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 3.15 PM

Hello, I am some advice, we have a semi-detached house with a rear extension already it is about 6" from the boundary of my property adjacent to the attaching house. - At present, it could do with a render and paint to help protect it some more, and I have access to do so should I need/want to but at the moment I don't have the funds to sort. The house joining ours has recently been sold and the developers/ builders are in. They are planning on extending the rear of their house as well. Their intention is to be in and out asap and sell to make money. However, this brings me to a few questions: How close can they build to the boundary of their property to mine, bearing in mind that my extension has been there for several years? They also want to move my fence post a foot or two. If they build parallel to my extension wall and close I will not have access should any work be needed to be done in the future so is there a minimum distance they need to adhere to, to allow for maintenance access? Should there not, my concern is that they close the air flow and as rainwater gets in there could this cause me possible issues in the future? What other options do I have? I was going to ask to see the plans this week but wanted to be prepared. Any advice you are able to give would be most appreciated thanks.

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2 Answers

Anonymous user

Get in touch with your local council building regulations department and they should be able to answer your questions 👍

Answered25 February 2018

Anonymous user

There is a few questions here so I take them one at a time. Firstly an extension can be build onto the boundary of a property if designed correctly and relevant permissions are obtained. In relation to moving the fence post I recommend you check your the title deeds and see where the boundary line is. This is however a legal matter and you need a lawyer to resolve this not a builder or architect. Leaving enough space between properties for maintenance later down the line is more of a matter of good practice. Building control will only assess the drawing relevant to the proposed works and if they are happy with the construction and how they will combat any possible damp issues they will approve it. But again if the builder has a good designer they will take into consideration the possibility of damp etc and do as required. Again this will be towards the proposed works and not your existing unfortunately. My advise would be to carry out the works you already mentioned that it needs done before its to late. Maybe even apply tanking of your own if need be. You'll get the plans online if its going in for planning.

Answered21 September 2018