I have two problems.

 

Problem 1

 

Neighbour has my garage wall run alongside his garden (As I have on my opposite neighbour).

 

The neighbour has just put a pergola construction in that must be about 60CM from the property.

 

They have also put decking in right up to it appears the garage wall. I glanced over the fence and failed to see any gap. Before the decking There was a concrete and paved floor underneath this new decking. 

 

The pergola also has an angled lined roof that I can see will direct water run off...at the bottom of my garage wall.

 

Problem 2

 

If I ever need to do my fascias on the garage wall it's not going to be made easy. What happens here?

 

I've raised this whole build with the council planning to seek some advice, is this the normal thing to do?

I suppose the ideal is that you just ask your neighbour if you could pop around to have a chat with him as you have a couple of queries re the garage and the pergola. When might be a convenient time ?

 

Then you can explain your concerns about drainage and the wall, and about the fascia.

 

Both aspects affect him too, because if the wall was damaged then someone would have to come round and repair it from his side, and worst case if it gave way someone might get hurt. And he wouldn't want to be looking at a rotting fascia any more than you would want one on your garage.

 

If you are friendly and reasonable then I would hope he would be too.

 

It might help if you have something to offer - like saying you could repaint the fascia soonish so it is out of the way or something, or offering to buy or pay something towards the drain. Also maybe ask someone with building knowledge first whether you should be concerned about the drainage - you might be getting concerned about nothing. Does the garage have a DPC, and is there any gutter on that side ?

 

I can't see it is unreasonable for someone to build a patio and pergola in their own garden. That said I think if people can see there might be significant neighbour issues like a raised patio overlooking the neighbour, or blocking sunlight from the neighbours prized roses, or installing an outdoor music system, or drilling into a neighbour or party wall, you would hope they would let you know first.

 

I think there are some rules about heights of garden buildings and things.

Edited May 17, 20251 yr by Spinny