What happens if something is built without planning permission?

If you build without planning permission, you may not be breaking any rules. However, if there is a planning breach, you may have to submit a retrospective application or even appeal against an enforcement notice.

Are Neighbours notified of planning applications?

Notifying Neighbours Neighbour notification is required for applications for planning permission, planning permission in principle, and approval of matters specified in conditions. The Council is required to notify those with an interest in “neighbouring land” of a planning application.

How can I find out if my neighbour has planning permission?

Search the register of planning decisions. Plans for all new developments that need planning permission are made public by the council. This could be an extension to your neighbour’s property or a new school in your area.

When do I need to give my neighbour access to my garden?

Planning permission to build and Access Requests. Even if your neighbour has planning permission to build a structure, if any part of it has to be carried out on from your land, they still need your permission to access your garden to build it even after they have submitted a planning application.

What happens if you don’t get planning permission?

If you or any of the people you are employing to do the work need to go on to a neighbour’s property, you will, of course, need to obtain his or her consent before doing so. A neighbour might take you to court if you are negligent or cause nuisance. Previous Failure to obtain or comply with planning permission

How did the Council stop my neighbours building?

I contacted the council who request my permission to visit them. The council did and halt the building because they did not have planning permission. I return some weeks later and the building /conservatory was up, which mean I came out of my lounge with their conservtory as my garden wall.