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Thanks Tony. I have actually met many planning officers who are open to negotiation, but I haven't done many projects in the Manchester area ! This is one of the few instances where in my experience it really helps to have letters after your name, in this instance RIBA or RTPI. Planning...

It's explained here: http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/100806_PDforhouseholders_TechnicalGuidance.pdf

There is no need to be rude. I am a qualified architect with 25 years experience. Can you match that? I am not scaremongering - I am giving professional advice. The OP does not want to find when he has built his extension that his neighbours claim thousands of pounds for loss of light issues. It...

In my experience, planning officers are open to negotiation, but your arguments have to be sound, and they are much more likely to listen to a fellow design professional. You may find it is worthwhile employing an architect or planning consultant to negotiate on your behalf.

If there is at least 5 metres between the side of the existing house and the plot boundary, yes there is space for an additional house. It will be worth you employing an architect - they will have the experience to maximise the potential of the plot (and hence its value) -much more so than...

In answer to the original question, no planning permission is required.

The OP's original question was quite reasonable - he isn't being a busybody. Quite simple, if someone doesn't take out a party wall agreement in a situation where he is supposed to, he is breaking the law and can be taken to court on the issue. This is important. And as regards any work...

Jeds reply is good, but planning guidance is just that, guidance, not a legal requirement. It will simply be a case of you objecting to the planning application and referring to any guidance that the local authority has. Note that bungalows are usually allowed to have much smaller gardens than 2...

Rights of light is not a planning issue, but it is a seperate legal issue. It is quite likely that your neighbours will not be aware of this, but it still may be advisable to get advice from a rights of light surveyor. I've used Rights of Light Consulting of Rayleigh in the past. Note that if...