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New neighbour using my private garden...

999 replies

Wattyyyy · 27/07/2017 12:47

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Hermanfromguesswho · 27/07/2017 16:21

Wow! Will you speak to them tonight or wait till planning come out tomorrow?

IloveBanff · 27/07/2017 16:22

Jaxhog, since it's the OP's garden isn't it a foregone conclusion that planning permission would not be granted, so why would they say the neighbours have to apply for it?

shakingmyhead1 · 27/07/2017 16:22

I agree Watty,
dont open the door to them, stay indoors and back up those photos!

ASDismynormality · 27/07/2017 16:22

I really do feel for you watt, have you go curtains you can close - I find the fact they can walk into your garden quite intimidating.

hippyhippyshake · 27/07/2017 16:22

Shamelessly marking for updates

Greyponcho · 27/07/2017 16:23

Ilovebanff- because it's a listed building

TheObserverOne · 27/07/2017 16:24

Good luck OP! We are all with you tonight for moral support! I do hope they are apologetic though!

LadyinCement · 27/07/2017 16:24

I lived in a place that sounds like OP's - a listed building converted into flats and houses. Because the properties were all odd shapes and sizes some people's windows did abut the private gardens of others. But the very thought of bashing through one's window to give access into the garden! Surely you'd know this was a no no because your property details would not include "garden" in them. And your property would presumably be cheaper than one with a garden. I agree with others that getting a quick bash-thru by man and van indicates a level of "if I do it quickly then what's done is done" thinking.

Petronius16 · 27/07/2017 16:25

OP, I'd be as angry as you, but I think you're right not to go round to the neighbours. You've been sensible by going to Planning, let them deal with it. If you feel threatened ring 101. If you think it will help you feel safer then ring 101 now, so the Police have some idea of what's going on, particularly as you're alone.

All the best to you.

64PooLane · 27/07/2017 16:25

Oh my god, OP. This is horrifying and fascinating. I'm sorry you're having to live through it!

EssieTregowan · 27/07/2017 16:25

What kind of person puts an illegal door in their house to give access to someone else's garden? It's beyond stupid.

I'd love to hear their explanation.

KeepServingTheDrinks · 27/07/2017 16:25

I'm free tonight, Watt, want me to pop round with a bottle of wine?

Sirrah · 27/07/2017 16:25

I am being nosey very interested in how this turns out.... what a cheek!

Eliza9917 · 27/07/2017 16:26

WTAF

LurkingHusband · 27/07/2017 16:26

I have no idea if it's an urban legend, but I have heard a few times over the years some people say that "if you can build it in a day, it doesn't need planning permission".

Never believed it, but maybe your neighbours did ? Might explain the speed ?

whyhastherumgone · 27/07/2017 16:26

OP, I think you're doing the right thing in not going round there. So far you've done it all properly through official channels, and like others have said, who knows how they might react?

I hope Planning comes down on them hard tomorrow. What will they do if the neighbours aren't in? Come and inspect what's been done and send them a letter?

wowfudge · 27/07/2017 16:26

Is there a management company/residents' association OP? Go and have a chat with the chairperson about what has happened.

shakingmyhead1 · 27/07/2017 16:28

Have you got a friend that can come stay on the couch for the night ? maybe someone 7 foot tall and built like a brick shithouse?

DontChewMonkey · 27/07/2017 16:28

Planning coming out tomorrow...do they not know that half of Mumsnet is hanging on this!

justkeepswimmingg · 27/07/2017 16:28

Wow, I actually believe what I've just read! I don't think you should seek out the neighbours when they return home, just wait and see what the council say when they visit tomorrow. Hope you're ok OP, I'd be absolutely fuming.

Sirrah · 27/07/2017 16:28

I think that has its roots in the old barn raising parties?

Redsippycup · 27/07/2017 16:29

Can you invite a friend over tonight OP, just so you aren't alone. You will have a witness if they come over being intimidating too.

Do you have a heavy plant pot you can put blocking the doors from opening if you are worried about the security of your flat?

WineAndTiramisu · 27/07/2017 16:29

Is it bad that I'm kind of hoping that the fancy window they removed is broken and they can't just put it back in and have to pay for a new one? Blush

Jayne35 · 27/07/2017 16:29

Shocking OP, I would say I cannot believe what people think they can get away with but just recently on MN threads (neighbours, parking etc) it would appear that many feel they can do what they like. Hope the planning dept get it sorted and neighbours don't cause you any trouble, other than wrecking your garden that is.

rjay123 · 27/07/2017 16:29

If they do come round, mention you are concerned about security and the structural integrity of the building... along with the state of your garden.