Can the neighbour object

[whatwouldtheydo]

Hello,

We have got planning permission from the council for a loft conversion. We approached the neighbour next door to sign a party wall agreement. She is refusing and saying she is going to contact the council to object because she thinks it will block out her light.

Can she do this as planning permission has already been granted? Thanks

Is it planning permission or permitted development? She might not have been notified.

Have you looked at your planning application on the portal to check a notification was sent to her address?

Why have you applied for planning permission? Is your loft extra large or unusual in some way?

Loft conversions are permitted development and full planning permission is normally not required. A building notice to the council for permitted development is all that is usually needed. The council doesn’t inform neighbours of permitted developments. That would be down to you.

I am not aware of any rule that says loft conversions require you to pin a notice somewhere. What kind of notice?

Building regulations should be adhered to.
And a party wall if the wall you are building to is a party wall - which in this case seems not.

I’m not sure the neighbour can do anything.

If planning permission is granted and it's just the party wall there's a procedure to follow. Ultimately she can't stop you it just might end up costing you more than you would like. https://iconsurveyors.co.uk/dealing-with-a-neighbours-party-wall-refusal/

Thanks all. As many of you have said, she likely can't stop it but will probably delay it. Thanks for the links. I will instruct a party wall surveyor.

Complaints about right to light probably wouldn't stop planning permission anyway. That would be a civil matter, and right to light isn't a given (there are specific circumstances under which it comes into play). If you are concerned, take a look at RICs for right to light surveyors to see whether it is worth looking into.

You have been given decent advice about party wall refusal, so I won't cover that!