Hi guys,
We live in a 3 bed semi made in the 60s and have been here around 12 years. Our neighbours had lived in their property from new and at some point in time added a ground floor extension across the back of their property going out about 3m into their garden. On top of the extension they have a balcony and have converted the bedroom window into sliding doors.
Anyway, this has never been a problem as they never really went out there, they were elderly and were always respectful of our privacy.
Unfortunately they are having to sell (their children are handling the sale) and I am concerned about the balcony and new neighbours as it looks directly into my 13 year old daughers bedroom.
I am aware of the 4 year rule but it just doesn't feel right that new neighbours can use it in this way as it would be a massive invasion on our privacy or not only the garden but obviously my daughter's bedroom.
I don't know if the balcony was actually planning approved (I doubt it) it doesn't have hand rails and is potentially dangerous for any new owner.
The balcony now has chairs out on it so I imagine they'll be using it as a selling point.
Have I got any right to privacy in this scenario? Can I do anything?
Last resort would be to put up a divide but then that would stop sunlight into the bedroom so not ideal.
Any help would be appreciated.
I'll post pics at some point ..
Thanks
We live in a 3 bed semi made in the 60s and have been here around 12 years. Our neighbours had lived in their property from new and at some point in time added a ground floor extension across the back of their property going out about 3m into their garden. On top of the extension they have a balcony and have converted the bedroom window into sliding doors.
Anyway, this has never been a problem as they never really went out there, they were elderly and were always respectful of our privacy.
Unfortunately they are having to sell (their children are handling the sale) and I am concerned about the balcony and new neighbours as it looks directly into my 13 year old daughers bedroom.
I am aware of the 4 year rule but it just doesn't feel right that new neighbours can use it in this way as it would be a massive invasion on our privacy or not only the garden but obviously my daughter's bedroom.
I don't know if the balcony was actually planning approved (I doubt it) it doesn't have hand rails and is potentially dangerous for any new owner.
The balcony now has chairs out on it so I imagine they'll be using it as a selling point.
Have I got any right to privacy in this scenario? Can I do anything?
Last resort would be to put up a divide but then that would stop sunlight into the bedroom so not ideal.
Any help would be appreciated.
I'll post pics at some point ..
Thanks
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