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New neighbour using my private garden...

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Wattyyyy · 27/07/2017 12:47

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Mrbluethecatt · 27/07/2017 15:31

@Wattyyyy did you get any photos of the builders name or company? Any before information you have would be very useful to the council especially if they decide to prosecute.

The owner will likely need to reinstate the window and stonework. This would be in a like for like basis. This could be a very expensive door...

ChardonnaysPrettySister · 27/07/2017 15:32

They got rid of the original window and shutters and put in plastic doors in a listed building?

They are either stupid or very brave.

RatRolyPoly · 27/07/2017 15:32

It was a lovely (very old) curved sort of window with the black out doors either side

By the by, I can't picture this sort of window at all - and I really want to because it sounds nice!

IloveBanff · 27/07/2017 15:33

OP I hope you aren't going to clear up the mess.

blueskyinmarch · 27/07/2017 15:33

Goodness me those neighbours are going to be in big trouble. Do you know them at all?

Dragonflycushion · 27/07/2017 15:33

Bunch of idiots.

diddl · 27/07/2017 15:34

Can you link to a pic of what it was like, Op-sounds lovely.

What time tomorrow is the person from planning due?

Bluntness100 · 27/07/2017 15:34

OP check your contents insurance you may have legal cover, and if you do, get in touch with the lawyers for some advice

She doesn't need legal advice. If it's listed and no planning permission, then the planners will deal with him and deal with him fast.

myusernamewhichisthis · 27/07/2017 15:34

well op sounds like the council are taking it seriously and will be out tomorrow. your neighbours are likely to have to rectify this.
unbelievable that they thought they could so this!! not only to access your garden but in a listed building too! id steer clear now nd let the council take care of it. fucking idiots!

ColourfulOrangex · 27/07/2017 15:34

I'd be getting your neighbours to clear up your garden

trixymalixy · 27/07/2017 15:34

Why do people buy lovely old buildings and then destroy the features that make them desireable? Just buy a modern plastic house if you have no regard for lovely old windows and shutters FFS!!!

AlpacasPackOwls · 27/07/2017 15:34

They can't possibly think that no one would report them?! I mean even if they thought the land was communal (which is unlikely and why wouldn't they have checked first) how did they not know that the building was listed? It really sounds like they just don't care and are under the impression that they will get away with it.

Thiscantreallybehappening · 27/07/2017 15:35

Just saw your update OP - well done for getting onto planning. I'm so glad they are sending someone tomorrow. Such as shame they have demolished the brickwork and window but a good builder will be able to source some matching bricks and, hopefully, another window and put your lovely building back together.

I really hope the neighbours and the builders get a heavy fine for this.

IThoughtYouSaidGin · 27/07/2017 15:35

Surely they would know it isn't a shared garden? The cheek of them!

ASDismynormality · 27/07/2017 15:35

How on earth did they think this was an ok thing to do! Glad to hear someone is coming to inspect.

yumyumpoppycat · 27/07/2017 15:36

Your neighbours have been really stupid, not just CF.

RhubardGin · 27/07/2017 15:37

Wow! They are going to be facing a shit storm when planning visit them, what were they thinking?!?!

😮

Flumpernickel · 27/07/2017 15:37

I am not surprised you are fuming OP, this is unbelievable entitled fuckery from the neighbours, they MUST be at least aware of the listed building issues, even if they are accidentally ignorant of the status of the communal garden!

Pics and orbdiagram? Pwetty pwease? Wink

Tamatoa · 27/07/2017 15:37

I'd love to hear the conversations had by these cheeky buggers. They must know they are being twats.

Flumpernickel · 27/07/2017 15:37

And or...

SunnyTunny · 27/07/2017 15:37

There is no such thing as a permitted development where flats are concerned. Report this immediately to the freeholder, Residents' Association (if one is in place) and Building Control/local authority. We're just coming to the end of a hellish 6 month dispute with an idiot couple in our building who turned their studio apartment into a 2 bed (ha) and encroached on communal space to make themselves a hall. Get in early! Save yourself a lot of grief further down the line.

LaurieFairyCake · 27/07/2017 15:37

From your description about what planning have said with regards to even internal fixtures they're in the deepest shit possible.

Mrbluethecatt · 27/07/2017 15:37

Don't do any clearing up! You need to leave everything, all the broken stone, wood and ideally even the glass. The council needs to document everything. I would take photos of any materials left such as these.

The council will need this material to help determine what type of stone, wood and glass to insist on for the reinstatement.

Flumpernickel · 27/07/2017 15:38

Am I the only one on the edge of my seat about what planning will say?

Redsippycup · 27/07/2017 15:38

Oh it sounds like it was lovely before, how very sad

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