LovelyLoz

Great advice thank you x

Thank you all so much for your responses We do have windows on other elevations so both rooms will still have outlook etc The bungalows not overlook us in anyway other than those 3 side bedroom windows & it is then more an issue of us overlooking them. The obscured glass will still allow light to come into our rooms but without us having to look into anyone’s lounge or garden space etc. The land looks an eyesore currently so we welcome the development if our children are not able to look into someone’s bedroom/lounge/garden etc The new patio will be around 60m2 so it is a large expense if we wanted to do ourselves at a later date. I will take on board all of your comments though & speak to my husband again tonight before we make any final decision. Once again thank you for taking time to help x

I am awaiting callbacks from 2 x local solicitors Thank you for your advice everyone

We unfortunately only have until next Weds to forward objections so I need in place prior to then but I will ring a couple of local solicitors now. Thank you for your advice

Hi, We are hoping someone could point us in the right direction regarding the wording of a document between ourselves and the developers who are going to be building on a piece of land adjacent to our home. They are placing 3 units next door which we have objected to previously and their plans have had to be amended a few times already due to overlooking, breaching 45 degree rule & outlook etc However, the latest set of plans is the best one so far & although it does still fail local planning permission as minimum separation distances between habitable room windows in not being met we have come up with a compromise to aid the plans being approved by our local authority etc. We are the only property impacted by the development so if we agree unlikely to be any other objections put forward. This is where we need help. We are willing for the developers to replace 3 of our side elevation bedroom windows with acid etched (frosted) glass to stop overlooking into the new development buildings at the builders expense and they have also offered to replace our existing patio & side pathway with new slabs (approx £24 - £30 per m2 & the area will be just under 60m2) and complete all of the relevant groundwork, lay new patio, seal etc etc for a minimal cost of £1,000 and they will pay for the remainder out of their budget for the development so long as we do not put forward any objections to the local authority. Therefore, we need advice on how to word a document for them to sign which would be legally binding should they later decide to change their minds. Do we need it on company letter headed paper, do both partners need to sign the letter etc etc Is there anyone that can offer us some advice? Thank you so much for your time, it is greatly appreciated.