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Afternoon fellas
Got a bit of a problem ( non electrical) which was hoping for a bit of advice on. Basically my mums next door neighbour ( a builder) in order to keep running costs to a minimum has erected a large timber workshop in his back garden which definatly doesn't meet any building regulations. Im sure no planning has been consented for this. Apart from being an ayesore, blocks natural light into my mums garden, is built tight against our conservatory ( against firewall) and the constant banging|radio blaring all day is really getting on everybodys nerves. this could create a huge problem should my mum ever wish to sell. . The neighbour wont listen to reason. I was wondering where we stand from a legal point of view on this? would I phone building control? any advice would be much appreciated. I really need this sorted. . thankyou
 
I'd put a call into LABC and see what they say.

Remember that permitted developments, i.e. no planning permission required, can produce such "eye sores" legally.
 
I know a guy in Glasgow called Gerry. If you like I could ask him to attend the property with a few friends, I'm pretty sure that it would be resolved to your satisfaction.
 
An outbuilding for a normal house in normal land that is positioned close to the boundary (and back of the front edge of the house) and not more than 2.5m high can be built as permitted development and not require planning permission.

Have a look at the planning portal, this gives some clear and easy to follow advice about what is required for buildings in relation to planning permission and building regulations.
 
if the neighbour is using the shed for business purposes, then find out if he's paying business rates. if he's not, then grass him up .
 
if the neighbour is using the shed for business purposes, then find out if he's paying business rates. if he's not, then grass him up .

A can of petrol and box of matches should soon sort it out. :devil:
petrol vapor is very dangerous, if you're going to follow this advice then please be careful not to set yourself on fire
 

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