"mich" wrote in message ...
I know this is probably legal but legal never seem to know anything about
legal matters.

Scenario as follows:

1) near neighbour came to me a month ago and said he was going to apply for
planning permission for a one room extension ( asked if I would mind).

2). I find our by ear wigging discussion with another neighbour( builder)
that said one room extension is major reshape of his property from bungalow
to house with three storey extension - slap bang in front of my bedroom
window.

Three story? How far is the house away from the boundry?

Planning permission was GRANTED on the 5th May 2004 - that was more than a
month BEFORE the neighbour came to me and said he was "thinking of applying
for permission"

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I have heard of (an experienced) more than one case whether planning
permission was granted without the neighbours knowing anything about it.

Having said that I am very surprised your neighbour got permission. I
wasn't allowed any window in the side wall of my bedroom because it was
near the boundry. If your neighbour plans a window there it would,
presumably, overlook your house.

Try not to fall out with your neighbour though. I doubt it would
help you much. For example you may fall foul of the new "hedge" legislation
if you were to plant a tall hedge there.

M.