Recent content by Linus

The relationship with the neighbours is and always has been positive and I am not taking an emotional view, simply a legal and logical one that can be justified in minimising disruption in their daily lives. As I said above, the question was in relation to the PWA. Thank you for your reply.

1 - I very much doubt it - these are well-built houses from the 1930s 2 - My parents would prefer no access or disruption as they have not got any problem with the rear extension that has been approved, just the side windows. They would feel better ONLY if it came down to it from a protective...

Your point is accepted, however they should have thought of that before deciding to move the bathroom... and no, the plans drawn up do not refer to any method statement in relation to gutters, drainage etc. There aren't any available, but I am straying away from the original point about the...

In their late 60s. The strain is already there with some clever yet bullish tactics to perform the improvements as mentioned above.

Thank you to all of you for your responses, they have been very reassuring. I have already thought about getting legal advice but just needed some views from forum members to get a basic view view of where we stand. I will add that these windows are for a bathroom which is being moved...

Apologies indus - I completely missed your post. Does a RICS surveyor really know that this case does not apply? What was your experience in entering with a PWA/RCIS with your neighbour? Was it similar - ie; detached property next to a detached property with no attaching walls?

Woody - Apologies for sounding daft but what does 'scope of work' mean?

Hence the question regarding access: Just to clarify, two windows at first floor level on the flank wall have been agreed by planning and we are concerned, and need guidance with legislation on access to my parents property. Today, external cavity wall insulation has been submitted to my...

Hi, yes there is; damage to my parents property, the car port and garage. There is also a request for external cavity wall insulation which I assume will need footings to be dug. The boundary is less than 30cm. I am only concerned with the access issue as no part of the neighbour's...

My god, that was quick Woody! Thank you for being so prompt. Are you able to state any legislation that I can quote in writing as we are at the stage where the next door neighbour is (probably) going to request access for a PWA surveyor? I am trying to remove emotion from this situation...

First post, so please be gentle. My parents live in a 1930s detached house in a cul-de-sac, approximately 50 houses in total, a mix of semi-detached but mainly detached. The next door neighbour (also detached) has recently gained planning permission to install 2 windows at first floor...