To have given my neighbour short shrift on the phone after I allowed access under false pretences

[TooManywines]

Neighbour is almost at the end of a first storey extension.
i never opposed any of the plans and as she was extending to the end of her garden I figured that it would give my small garden a litttle bit more privacy. I can see having reviewed the plans her builder has built out 1400 more than was on the plans.

she messaged me to ask if her builder could come into my garden as he needed to make a small hole - there are three brick vents n the new bit so I summised he must’ve been adding to it.

my DD text me at mid day to let me know we had a window facing directly into my garden - I check on my CCTV and she was right.

i phoned the neighbour aghast and asked her what the hell she was playing at and that the window was definitely not on the PP application-her response
‘we needed more light’ 😩

I told her under no uncertain terms that her builder was to vacate my property and to stop work

AIBU to ask them to brick up the window and return it back to how it was - I’m tempted to call the planning enforcement officer so they can see all the other gaffs they’ve made but panicking that she might get asked to tear it all down - which although I’m really cross about I’d not want that to happen.

It doesn't even look like they've put a lintel in. It also looks like they have used that sealant that is used around baths and wash hand basins.

@Fartooold

OP, saw this just now and thought of youhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13926035/furious-neighbour-extension-window-home-revenge.html

I saw this today as well and thought of you

I saw this and thought of OP

Now I want to know what happened with his £3000(!) house.

Probably both houses have been replaced by a housing estate now.

If you’re taking the piss out of me by posting this again, please explain why. I thought it was a helpful link, particularly as it set out clearly the sorts of plants which would cover a window in a short space of time.

Sorry?????

I meant it to say I saw it as well OP

Not sure where you get taking the piss from

I read your post with interest, having been, in the past, on the wrong end of an entitled neighbour & a builder with a book full of building regs. swerves.
I hope that your local planning department take this seriously because this will cause problems in the future if the window is not removed.
In the meantime this gem was on TikTok:
No windows for YOU No windows for YOU No windows for YOU

Edit: I’ve just seen that it’s already been posted by a pp. Sorry. It’s a cautionary tale though.

What happened in the end OP?

@newyorksnow I somehow missed the link or didn't have time to watch that earlier. Great investigative reporting in 1972. I need an update!

If they’ve taken your land by moving the boundary, who’s wall is that? I don’t understand the complexities but the wall is on her land, never mind the window opening

The

The The enforcement officer sent me a letter saying she was going to investigate and it would take about 21 days. Not heard his judgement yet.

Apparently there is a new house between the two. I had a look at the comments to see if anyone had said. Below is the address of the house which had the windows covered.

Melrose house, Kimberley Road, Bacton, Norwich, North Norfolk NR12 0EN

That's divine. I wouldn't even need the view. It's a short little walk to the sea. Good investment after all, Mr. 1972!

So what happened, OP? Are they happily watching you in your garden from their window? Council or planners any help yet?

@TooManywines Is there any update? Has the window gone?

@TooManywines are you still staring at the window of doom?

Any update OP?

Would love to know if the council have done anything!

@TooManywines whatever happened?! X

I'm curious too @TooManywines