First time dealing with neighbour planning permission

[tulips122]

We are mid terrace, ndn is end terrace. We've just had a planning permission notice from the council for them to building an extension on the other side and to widen their front porch area so it reaches closer to us, but from the plans it appears to not extend right up to the boundary.

Is there anything we should do/ask? We have never had to deal with this before

From what I can see nothing will affect us as it's mostly on the other side but I just want to be sure we are prepared.

You don't have to do anything unless you have a concern to raise. If you do have a problem with the build you should only protest on valid planning grounds to have a chance of making a difference.

I don't want the noise, it will shade mt garden arnt valid concerns.

Crossing your boundary, effecting your water runoff, access the development being too dense etc are more likely. I would Google what the planners consider valid which will differ in your area and if you are in a conservation area etc.

Thank you.

If we don't have any objections, but we do want written confirmations of a few things ahead of time, how do we get these/who from?

There is a drain cover on their property which we have now realised will need to be moved for their extension and historically our street has a lot of issues with the drains/sewage system, so I want to ensure their build will not impact this further/plans have been been approved by the water company if needed.

We also have a mature plant in our front garden which is sentimental, which we believe from their plans their builders will need access right up to - there is no physical fence between us and them, the plant forms a boundary. Are we able to ask for confirmation they will ensure no damage is done to it?

There is a language barrier as they are not native English speakers and although the family are lovely they have a habit of steaming through things quite quickly/abruptly so we want everything written down.

Hopeful bump