Can my Neighbour replace a fence without my permission?

Can my Neighbour replace a fence without my permission?

Your neighbour doesn’t have to change a wall or fence just because you want them to, for example making it higher for privacy. You can’t make changes to your side without their permission, such as painting it. If the wall or fence seems dangerous, point this out because your neighbour might not be aware.

Can my Neighbour attach things to my boundary wall?

Attaching plant pots, lights or anything else to your neighbour’s wall or fence will require permission! If the wall is on the right, then you must ask your neighbour. If you go ahead and attach something, then you can technically be prosecuted for criminal damage, although cases are sporadic.

Can my Neighbour lean things against my fence?

Only if your neighbour gives you permission to do so. Leaning things against your neighbour’s fence, hanging things on your neighbour’s fence, even using your neighbour’s fence as a makeshift retaining wall, will place a much heavier burden on the fence panels and supporting posts than they were designed to bear.

What can you do if Neighbour refuses to fix fence?

If the fence is in such a state that it presents a danger and the neighbour refuses to make any repairs, you can report the problem to your local council. The council can take enforcement action to force the neighbour to put matters right, but this is a time-consuming process that can take months or even years.

How close to my boundary can my Neighbour build?

Single story extensions to the side of your property to be no more than four meters in height and no wider than half the original size of the property. For those building a double extension on their property, you cannot go closer than seven meters to the boundary.

How close can my Neighbour build to my fence?

How close may I build to the boundary? You can build up to a height of 2.5m high on the boundary, if the Height in Relation to Boundary Rule applies. However, ground floor windows of habitable rooms in the Living and Rural Villages Environments must be at least 1.2m from the boundary.

Does my Neighbour have to cut my side of his hedge?

The responsibility for boundary hedge cutting is shared. Both you and your neighbour should be trimming each other’s respective side of the hedge. You are free to cut back roots or branches that are within your property’s boundaries. Going further may result in your neighbour taking you to court for property damage.

Can I force my Neighbour to tidy their garden?

Once again, the Environmental Health Department can forcibly order your neighbours to get rid of any rubbish or weeds if they are breaking the law, and legal action can ensue if they fail to do so.