Right to light

[matt knight]

Hello all. I've recently moved into a new house and my question is, my neighbours have a double story extension which was built before I moved in. However it 100% blocks the light into my sons bedroom side window as its only about one meter directly outside of his window and extends upwards and sideways in both directions. How did they manage to get building consent?

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Two things, why did you not pick up on this before your purchased and regarding building consent it maybe a question to put to the planning office.

 

[matt knight]

We did pick up on it b4 we purchased the house but it does not bother us as the bedroom has a window at the front of the house and the window in question is a waste of space anyway. I'm surprised it was even built like that in the 60s when the house was built. Just wondered how they ever got planning.

 

[big-all]

how was the room describes in the literature as a room or a study??
not sure how much difference it would make as there is natural light and ventilation

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Just wondered how they ever got planning.

Knock on their door and ask them!

 

[matt knight]

It's 100% a bedroom and it does have more than enough natural light from the other window. Like I say I'm just curious how they got planning.

 

[big-all]

ahh fair enough i am no help then

 

[matt knight]

Just wondered how they ever got planning.

Knock on their door and ask them!

I'm might just bring it up in conversation next time I see them

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Two things, why did you not pick up on this before your purchased and regarding building consent it maybe a question to put to the planning office.

Third thing - is the question related to needing help with the new forum?

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Third thing - is the question related to needing help with the new forum?

Indeed, a better response would have been given if the topic had been placed in a more suitable forum //www.diynot.com/diy/forums/building-regs-planning/
But I will forgive the OP as a relatively new member.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

I'm unclear as to how being a new member affects the ability to read and pay attention.

 

[LukeB123]

It's 100% a bedroom and it does have more than enough natural light from the other window. Like I say I'm just curious how they got planning.

Maybe they didn't get planning? or Maybe they did it under regulations where it was permitted development?

 

[Nakajo]

@ban-all-sheds Well, Rights to Light aren't really a planning consideration, are they - so until DIYNOT has a forum for Easements or amends the title of this group to include them, it seems like the OP's doing the best they can.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

@ban-all-sheds Well, Rights to Light aren't really a planning consideration, are they - so until DIYNOT has a forum for Easements or amends the title of this group to include them, it seems like the OP's doing the best they can.

Nakajo, the thread was originally posted elsewhere on the forum and was moved here. but why BAS and others continue to bleat on about it is a mystery and just serves to waste yours, mine and other peoples time by clicking on the thread when they think there may actually be a relevant post to read.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

why BAS and others continue to bleat on about it is a mystery

Because the fabric of society relies on people paying attention.

One day you might lose your life because someone else doesn't pay attention.

People should not be allowed to get away with not paying attention.