Has anyone successfully objected to planning permission for neighbours wanting to build second property in garden?

[VeloVixen]

The new property would be right by the boundary hedge. Looking at the plans about 2 ft away from the hedge. So I’m concerned about noise/nuisance from having a new property so close to us.

If I objected on noise and/or overcrowding grounds would there be any chance I could be successful?

Just looking again at the plot.

If the existing house is left without a drive it will possibly cause an issue with planning.

My original house had 2 drives and the new house uses one of them. I had to prove that the original property still had off road parking.

Yes, there will be nothing for the existing house

There are very specific areas of planning you can object to, so draft and email or letter specifically addressing those relevant one by one. Maybe look at the planning portal for your local criteria. Also look at applications that are similar where they have been rejected.

The main thing is to object.

Say it is too close to your boundary, is overdevelopment, lead to loss of amenity, will result in loss of privacy.

It's not just about objecting. You need to look at the planning policies that apply to your local authority and tailor the objections to those policies. In other words, needs to be 'legitimate' grounds that teh planners will take into account like interference with right to light, loss of amenity etc.

Also if you can persuade any other neighbours to object on policy related legitimate grounds of objection that will help. The more objecctions the better - canvas neighbours and people who could be affected.

What is your actual objection?

You've mentioned noise, traffic, parking.

You seem to looking for a reason rather than having a genuine concern? Do you just not want them to be allowed to build there?

Planning persmissuon isn't easy to get, they're generally looking fir a reason to deny it and the applicants will try to change their design to suit.

My objection is that it’s so close to the boundary, so loss of privacy, being overlooked, increase in noise/nuisance from a new dwelling, loss of amenity and enjoyment of my back garden and summer house. The on street parking situation will be made worse as there isn’t enough parking for two properties.

Thanks, good idea. I’m looking at appeals and rejections on the council website and reasons.

My advice would be to really understand planning rules and stick to them when objecting.