I have asked the owner of the adjoining property to shorten the leylandii trees along side our adjoining fence when his tenants move out soon. He was rather off hand and non-committal during the conversation and additionally put forward a complaint from the tenants about our children hanging over the neighbours fence whilst standing on the upper level of the wooden play castle in our garden. I didn't comment on this but know that this couldn't have happened as our toddlers cannot see over the walls of the castle, they are too short. We are now concerned that they may go complaining to the council about the castle and they may want it removed.
The castle is within 2m of the adjoining garden fence but is just 2.4m tall so within council requirements. However, it has a platform higher than 30cm so effectively would require planning permission - so would every neighbours trampoline too!! We do not have any docs for planning permission on this structure. It was advertised as a feature of the property when we purchased nov2011-feb2012 and was included in the purchase price. As far as I am aware it was there for 2yrs prior to our purchase, prob built when the extension was completed in 2008/9. Our neighbour knows the previous owner and was aware of him building the castle for his older kids, likewise the tenants have lived there 3.5yrs and have only now decided to complain. Where do we legally stand should the council be involved?
Thank you for any help you can give.
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