have objected to planning next door?

Question

We have objected to the house next door being sold with planning permission to build another house in the garden.The property has been inherited.The son hasn't lived here for over 20yr's but just wants to make as much money as possible. We have no idea what the plans could turn out like and it would ruin the situation we have enjoyed for the last 12yr's.Anyone got any good advise for us.

Answer 1

If the property already has planning permission there isn't going to be much you can do. Did you object hen the matter was first raised? To get planning permission there would have been a notice placed in front of the property showing where the plans were and telling you where you could view them and put in any objections. You can always go into the town planners offices and see the plans that are registered there. If the property is sold the new buyers may want to alter the plans and then you will have another opportunity at placing your objection in, in writing so it goes on public record. Good luck pet.

Answer 2

If you're in a city or county whose building codes differ from the dimensions of the new house (set back and other guidelines), then you seem to be objecting more to the son than the property.

Your first course would be to see if he will sell the property to you,however, unless you can demonstrate that a new building will hamper your scenic view (i.e. water) or you are part of a homeowners association, or if the property does not match with the health department's sewer restrictions (i.e. he's building a 4 bed house on a system that calls for 3 or less), then you may not have any standing.

Answer 3

If outline planning permission has been granted, this is just an application to see if it is acceptable in principle. If it is, plans have to be submitted before any construction begins. If full planning permission has been granted, the work should be started within 5 years or they have to reapply. Check out www.businesslink.gov.uk. I put "what is planning permission" as a search and this site looks pretty good. I would also contact your local council's planning office and ask to see any plans that have been drawn up, explain the situation and see what they can do for you.

Good luck!

Answer 4

If the son's plans for construction meet with the approval of the planning commission, you can only state your objections to the planning commission. However, 'ruining your situation' isn't going to go very far with the planning commission. You own your property, and not the view which came with it.

If you truly want to preserve your view, you need to offer to purchase the property from the son, so that you have control of it.

Too many people seem to think that they can control the use of the property of others to maintain THEIR enjoyment. That's not the way it works in the real world.

Answer 5

You say you have already objected to the application, if the application is already approved you will have to accept that there will be some development. If the application is still pending try getting your local ward councillor on board preferably one that sits on the planning committee. It does not matter how many people object if the proposal is in line with local and national policy then there is very little you can do.

Answer 6

Write into the local planners and explain your concerns, Speak to your neighbours get them to object as well. The more that do, the less chance they have, but you need to give reasons why, parking, lighting, access etc etc.... best of luck.

Answer 7

Dont they have to go to the local planning board for approvals.
They cannot just build this in your town, or can they