Neighbours (21 replies)

I've just had a letter from our council to say that our neighbours have issued a planning application to convert their attic and install a two tier dormer that stretches the full width of their house.

We only moved in to our terrace house a few months back and don't know them particularly well yet. We say hi and have a quick chin wag when we see them, but I must admit I'm quite surprised they didn't mention anything.

I've had a look at the plans and they would obstruct some morning sunlight in the summer. (I think. Not even been here long enough to know!). We don't get any morning sun throughout the rest of the year. Wouldn't be a huge problem, but we only have a small garden as it is. There's a window that'll peer right into our garden too. Read the councillors comments who did raise concerns about the intrusion and sunlight, which made it even more surprising that they didn't even mention it to us. Looks like a cheap looking dormer extension too.

Anyone's else been in this predicament? I'm tempted to just throw in an objection and let them have a chat with us. Bloody awkward this.