new houses overlooking old houses, legally?
can i build it and not bother of will i have to frost the glass of my windows or get some big trees?
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There are deed restrictions that sometimes address issues such as this. Check your covenants and restrictions carefully, not just recorded on your deed, but also any document you may have signed generated by a homeowner's association. Lastly, check with zoning, to make sure there are no restrictions on your property of this nature that they might enforce.
If nothing shows up after your due diligence, simply make certain that your glass specifications and landscaping plan are clearly visible on your submitted building plans, then proceed without fear of any legal consequences. Your neighbors, however, might not be overjoyed.
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The other people should use curtains. There is no law to stop you seeing into somebodys garden either - if they want to sunbathe naked you can report them for indecency.
The other people should use curtains. There is no law to stop you seeing into somebodys garden either - if they want to sunbathe naked you can report them for indecency.
It would probably depend on how far from the other houses your windows are, but either way you should check with your local planning authority, they can give you the local by-laws concerning your project.
when you submit the plans for approval, these issues will be tackled then! depends if any of your neighbours object.
There was ( maybe still is) a law giving 'a right to light' which basically restricts anyone from erecting a new building which will adversely affect the daylight entering an existing building. Dont know if this law is still enforced very often now days as buildings seem to spring up everywhere & some of them are bound to break that law. Similar laws exist regarding being able to overlook or see into other peoples houses/gardens. The local planning boys are the ones to ask
It should be considered in your planning application , but existing buildings have the right to privacy ie views into bedrooms , so make sure you check out your planning permission before you build.
You must submit for planning permission first, be prepared for a long battle, things like these are rarely straight forward and decisions on granting permission seem to vary from one area or another, so there is no right or wrong answer to your question. The council will decide. Good luck, they are a pain in the ***.
Firstly, have you got planning permission?
If you have planning permission, all this will have been taken into account.
Your architect will be able to advise you on stuff like that.
Explain to the planner.