To make new neighbours think we are the neighbours from hell.

[ASBONEIGHBOURS]

The house behind us has been vacant for about 18 months. We got notification that it had been sold and planning permission had been given for a massive extension which will bring a 2 storey extension to within a few meters of our rear fence.

We put in every complaint and objection that we could but to no avail.

Their bedroom window will look directly into our full length patio door living area and give full view of our garden.

AIBU to behave so badly and encourage our children and pets to do the same that the builders will tell them we are crazy and they should rethink the position of their window !

Some early ideas - develop loud vocal tics when in the garden, some exhibitionism at the windows. Children to repeatedly kick balls over fence. Hang weird satanic Blair witch effigies from the tree and possibly some stuffed animals with fake blood.

Any other suggestions ? They have a small child apparently!

I'm surprised you didn't get some conditions granted for being overlooked, as it is a planning consideration.

But to be honest they aren't going to be sitting all day looking at you frolicking on your patio, through their bedroom window.

I wouldn't bother keeping quiet in the garden on weekend mornings though...

A big tall climbing frame in your garden right outside their bedroom window should do it.

OP, this way madness lies ...

Do you know anything about the owners? A bit of recon might tell you what "type" of people they are and then how best to piss them off.

eg if they are vegans it might be time to be having a lot of steak on the barbie.

I think you just need to start going about your life as your true self, ball gag and gimp suit.... and of course get out your blow up murder clown in the garden....

Have lots of bonfires, plenty of very loud, all night parties and a lot of barking dogs. Sorted

Perfect 😂

Your mistake was to put in "every objection and complaint you could" you've alienated them before they even moved in and also the council probably would have forced them to put the window on the side had that been your only objection..... instead even though "you don't care about the extension" you tried to prevent the whole thing and lost.

If I were you I would be very careful as the council can take enforcement action against private owners to for neighbourhood disruption and public nuisance.

I have reflective film from amazon on all my windows and it doesn’t affect the light that much at all. It also means I don’t need blinds on my front windows that face out onto the busy street but passers by can’t see in😀

Breed pythons in a massive outdoor vivarium
Cultivate the worst regional accent you can think of, and speak it loudly outside at the dc ( my neighbours do this)
Get a trampoline and overparent while the dc are on it, especially on a Sunday morning
Put a JW.org signboard near the fence with a stand full of Watchtower leaflets
Paint a Nigel Farage mural

It might be fun.

My search history just took a very weird turn

They might want to join in lol, and then what will you do?

You can rest assured that there is a 98% chance that your cat is already crapping in their garden. Do what I do and walk around the house naked anyway. I am middle aged and overweight, so pretty sure that anyone getting an eyeful once will be actively avoiding any chance of it happening again!

I'd do that.

Tall floodlights at the end of your garden running all along the fence within your side.

Oh, and windchimes (however, I would feel bad for your other neighbours)

I doubt the builder would remotely care or notice
what message does it send to your kids getting them to behave like that

you’ve missed the opportunity but you should of objected on the grounds you are nudist and suggest the window be moved to other side or be a letterbox style high up

Have you appealed the planning decision?

Yeah I would do this. It almost certainly won't work but you've got nothing to lose!

Planners have guides & rules, if their extension is within permitted planning there is nothing you can do.

Surely all of us who live in standard houses on standard streets can see into our neighbours gardens from upstairs.

In fact I text mine yesterday to compliment them on their new garden furniture....

Unless I am the one who has gone doolally, I am surprised at how many people are taking the OP's suggestions seriously!

I am sure that the OP is frustrated at her neighbours being allowed to build so close to her garden with a big window looking into her garden and her house, but I think she is clever enough to not actually do the things she is fantasing about!

@ASBONEIGHBOURS Thank you, I like your humour, and I am not easily amused 😜
Thank you also to the other PPs who have made me laugh this evening, I really needed it! ❤️

The builders won't be able to hear you over their excruciatingly loud banging music and the constant sound of nail guns.

I've lived through two near-neighbour extensions and one building project of my own.

Have you considered just moving house?

My daughter has a bedroom window next to a communal entrance - I bought privacy film that completely screens any view to the inside but doesn't block any light at all. Hers is pink striped and looks lovely but you can get them in all sorts of designs/plain.

Sadly if you've tried all the official objections that's it .Don't be the nutty neighbours try and work out how you can manage the situation

Get you and your partner to sunbathe nude in garden. That might put them off lol