Wording to stop planning permission. a row of bungalows to have a bungalow converted into a house?

Question

M Y NEXT DOOR NIEGHBOUR PLANS TO TURN HIS BUNGALOW INTO QA TWO STOREY HOUSE. WHAT OBJECTIONS CAN I RAISE

Answer 1

To be honest with you contact your local council planning department and check their criteria for making an objection.. if they are the same as ours (mendip) then there is very little you can complain about.. loss of view does not count, decreasing the value of your property.. does'nt count, the only things you can complain about are things like environmental impact.. good luck.. there is a good book called Not in My backyard which might help

Answer 2

Your best hope is to point out, if it is the case, that you're light will be heavily reduced. Unless you live in very rural area, or there are specific height issues, other planning matters are unlikely to be affected (increased traffic, parking problems, utilities supply etc) It might be worth looking into the original planning consent, if the bungalows aren't that old, to see what conditions applied then. Inf. should be available at your Council office. If permision was granted specifically for bungalows then, you might be in with a chance. Good luck.

Answer 3

First, it would be good to know if your neighborhood has any building restrictions. For instance, if you live near the ocean and by adding the second floor your neighbor is now obstructing your view. The renovation could lower your property value.

If I were you, I would gather all the information on how the renovation will impact you and your property. Then contact the entity responsible for permitting the work.

Answer 4

Probably none. Your only out would be deed restrictions on the property in you sub division or a home owners assn ruling, and its usually not too good.
Your sub division is now residential, and that most likely does not have building restrictions as to number of stories. It does call out the number of families per unit. Usually one. If the house continues to serve only one family that will be in keeping with the law.