Failed at first hurdle

[lmrn1]

I wanted to build a timber double garage so thought before planning application would contact Severn Trent as I have a 300mm sewer running under my garden and the garage would be over the top of said pipe.  Garage base would be 150mm hardcore and 150mm concrete.

 

Seven Trent have come back and said a firm NO as they don't allow people to build over.  My problem is the neighbour opposite has a crick built double garage over the pipe to which he got permission and also a 2 storey extension on the rear well within 5 m of the pipe.  I feel they are being totally unfair. 

 

Does anyone have any advice please, would be much appreciated. 

[saveasteading]

It depends how much you risk a row with the neighbour.

Have they got permissions?

If so, you could ask SW why theirs is allowed and yours not.

If not.... there may be flak.

[lmrn1]

Neighbour had to dig a big hole to see how far down pipe was so got permission.  Said he’s got all paperwork so may ask him if I can have a look