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Any idea what this could be?

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AuntieMarys · 04/05/2024 09:17

The neighbours have been busy while we were away...shed/ pergola/ summerhouse?
We will obviously ask them later but am interested in what the overall height will be as its so close to our boundary

Any idea what this could be?
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Sillyjane · 04/05/2024 11:30

Just googled it’s 2.5metres, which is 8ft 2 and needs to be measured from their land, which does look lower.

Sillyjane · 04/05/2024 11:31

AuntieMarys · 04/05/2024 11:13

No! Can do it from our garden!!!!!

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It doesn’t look anywhere near that and you need to do it from theirs.

BobnLen · 04/05/2024 11:31

Pergola, next door have one with some bamboo type screening but most of that has blown away when it was windy

Sillyjane · 04/05/2024 11:32

Sorry yes, it’s 2.5 with flat roof, or 4 metres if it is pitched.

BobnLen · 04/05/2024 11:35

It's probably for a seating area in the shade with flowers growing up it and some sort of screen on the top.

heldinadream · 04/05/2024 11:37

Sillyjane · 04/05/2024 11:31

It doesn’t look anywhere near that and you need to do it from theirs.

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Fence alongside the left of structure is OP's fence! Of course she measured it from her garden.

DrJoanAllenby · 04/05/2024 11:38

It looks like a modernist potato masher.

Whatever it is it's an eyesore.

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AuntieMarys · 04/05/2024 11:43

Sillyjane · 04/05/2024 11:31

It doesn’t look anywhere near that and you need to do it from theirs.

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Well you may think it doesn't look that high but I assure it is. Their garden is level with ours and hedge is the same height across both gardens

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AuntieMarys · 04/05/2024 11:43

PalomaColumbine · 04/05/2024 10:00

Is the concrete floor new?

Is that a standard lilac in your garden? I love it 😍

Yes on both counts! Thankyou

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Sillyjane · 04/05/2024 14:22

Ok then if it’s 8.6 it’s 4 inches too high unless he’s putting a pinched roof on it.

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AuntieMarys · 06/05/2024 09:21

The builders are back today so by teatime all will be revealed.....

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Diyextension · 06/05/2024 09:35

AuntieMarys · 04/05/2024 11:12

He's building it himself. Sadly he's out at the moment so dh can't ask.

Why are builders there if hes building it himself ?

Muchtoomuchtodo · 06/05/2024 09:38

I’d nip out and ask the builders now!

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AuntieMarys · 06/05/2024 09:45

He was building it with them.but is out today. I've asked....its going to be a steel sided shed with shutters

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heldinadream · 06/05/2024 09:59

AuntieMarys · 06/05/2024 09:45

He was building it with them.but is out today. I've asked....its going to be a steel sided shed with shutters

Ew that doesn't sound pretty OP. A nice pergola with wisteria climbing over it is one thing, steel sided shed another.
Is it too high and should it have had planning I guess is the next question.
Fuckers they are not telling you and starting it when you were away.

Seeline · 06/05/2024 10:39

If that's the case, and you've measured it correctly, then it requires planning permission. If it's a complete eyesore (which sounds likely), I'd be into the planning enforcement team at your local council first thing tomorrow!

NonmagicMike · 06/05/2024 10:41

heldinadream · 06/05/2024 09:59

Ew that doesn't sound pretty OP. A nice pergola with wisteria climbing over it is one thing, steel sided shed another.
Is it too high and should it have had planning I guess is the next question.
Fuckers they are not telling you and starting it when you were away.

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Why? What business is it of the OP when someone decides to start building a whatever it is on their property? If under permitted development then they don’t need to tell anyone, that’s the point. If there was some long running dispute going on then that’s one thing, but seems as though someone has taken the bank holiday as a good time for some DIY. It happens up and down the country. I built a garden room last year and just got on with it - should I have gone knocking on all my neighbours doors first asking them if my design was to their taste!?

Seeline · 06/05/2024 10:42

I would also keep a close eye on gutters, roof etc - nothing should overhang your boundary. Get straight out there and speak to the builders if this happens - easier to get it sorted at this stage.

I'm also not sure how they are going to put steel sheets on the outside - it is so close to both boundaries!

DrJonesIpresume · 06/05/2024 10:43

Oh dear. They are supposed to leave enough room so that any water runoff from the roof falls onto their land or in their gutters, and not onto your land. From the photos it looks rather too close for comfort.

heldinadream · 06/05/2024 10:57

NonmagicMike · 06/05/2024 10:41

Why? What business is it of the OP when someone decides to start building a whatever it is on their property? If under permitted development then they don’t need to tell anyone, that’s the point. If there was some long running dispute going on then that’s one thing, but seems as though someone has taken the bank holiday as a good time for some DIY. It happens up and down the country. I built a garden room last year and just got on with it - should I have gone knocking on all my neighbours doors first asking them if my design was to their taste!?

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Because it's too high and on OP's boundary.
Away from the boundary and permitted height fine, crack on and build as ugly as you want.
Combination of factors make it OP's business.

DrJonesIpresume · 06/05/2024 11:26

AuntieMarys · 06/05/2024 09:45

He was building it with them.but is out today. I've asked....its going to be a steel sided shed with shutters

How are they going to attach the steel sides when the upright posts are already right up against your fence?

blacksax · 06/05/2024 11:33

NonmagicMike · 06/05/2024 10:41

Why? What business is it of the OP when someone decides to start building a whatever it is on their property? If under permitted development then they don’t need to tell anyone, that’s the point. If there was some long running dispute going on then that’s one thing, but seems as though someone has taken the bank holiday as a good time for some DIY. It happens up and down the country. I built a garden room last year and just got on with it - should I have gone knocking on all my neighbours doors first asking them if my design was to their taste!?

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Because you are not allowed to let runoff from your roof drain onto someone else's property. The edge of the roof has to be sufficiently within your boundary (including any gutters & downpipes) that the runoff goes onto your own property. That includes a 'permitted development'.

Unfortunately, some people are inconsiderate and don't give a toss about anyone other than themselves.

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AuntieMarys · 06/05/2024 11:37

I've asked where gutter will be and they've said on the other side.
We gave a fantastic local Councillor so will be asking him tomorrow.
It's not looking very stable....

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AuntieMarys · 06/05/2024 11:42

DrJonesIpresume · 06/05/2024 11:26

How are they going to attach the steel sides when the upright posts are already right up against your fence?

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Who knows!!!

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NonmagicMike · 06/05/2024 12:04

blacksax · 06/05/2024 11:33

Because you are not allowed to let runoff from your roof drain onto someone else's property. The edge of the roof has to be sufficiently within your boundary (including any gutters & downpipes) that the runoff goes onto your own property. That includes a 'permitted development'.

Unfortunately, some people are inconsiderate and don't give a toss about anyone other than themselves.

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And how do you know that’s what is happening? I built right up to the boundary and have fascia that redirects the rain run off to the back of the building so no water run off / guttering on or over neighbours side. You can build a gutter right to the mm on the boundary. What do you mean you have to allow room for water run off?