PD when house is at lower level and set back

[Kathryn Crowther]

I have a query as to whether there is any restrictions on what our neighbour can do in terms of permitted development when our house is at a lower ground level to theirs (by around 2 metres) and our house is also set back from them, meaning that the implications of them building a back extension are much greater.

Any advice greatly appreciated! 

[Ian Walmsley]

Hi,

Thanks for the message.

Unfortunately permitted development rights apply only on the property in question. 

The height is measured from the natural ground level next do the extension.

However if light is impacted, whilst it would not prevent the extension from happening, it could be a civil matter which would impact the build. But that would require a surveyor and probably a solicitor to assist. 

Sorry that this is maybe not the reply you might have hoped for.