Neighbours big metal shed thing!?

Is there anything I can do about the neighbours big metal shed. It's massive and putting our whole garden into shade. Other than that, it's reallllly ugly! Also, the gutter is broke which means the garden gets flooded when it rains.

Neighbours big metal shed thing!?
you may be able to get the housing association or somthing along that line to get involved as far as the gutter is involved only if you have tried all attempts to ask polietly to fix it and they have not complied other than that the shed is on there property, they really dont have to do anything.
Reply:Everyone should have the right to have a tool and storage shed on thier property..They are legally allowed, some require permits..but why start a big stink with the neighbors?If it requires a permit they will simply tell him to go down and pay for the one time permit fee and allow the shed to stay there..Then if he did have the necessary permit (if needed there) already it will make you look kind of invasive wouldn't it? I mean you go to turn someone in that has done nothing would only cause friction between you..So what is really ugly here? The shed..or someones attitude? I believe the constitution kinda gives us a few rights to do what we like on our land..
Reply:There is not much right to light unless you can show that the light into your garden has been OK for the last 20 years.



If it is more than a certain height or width or near to a public highway or path then they need planning permission. Check with your local Council / Zoning authority.



Also ask them to deal with the cause of the flooding. If they don't then keep a diary of the problems it causes and expenses you've suffered in dealing with it. Then sue them in Small Claims court (or equivalent in your country).
Reply:aside from asking them politly you cant really do anything... sucks huh
Reply:gasoline and a match....
Reply:blow it up lol
Reply:first choice is obviously to speak with neighbours - if you would rather not, you can complain to your local district council - the planning dept and buildings regs departments may be able to help/ they can deal with complaints anonymously (providing of course the neighbours have contravened planning or buildings regulations) - last resort is to speak with a solicitor (usually you can get an initial free consultation via citizens advice bureau, who may also be able to help), there is 'a right to light' under english law but it can be expensive to pursue, and can lead to bad feelings between neighbours. From here it is up to you
Reply:If you have a private or rented private house check the lease (even if freehold) as there is likely to be a maximum size of shed stipulated together with conditions as to where it may be sited.

Note that this is probably one of the lease conditions that is upheld when the property becomes freehold.

If a council property there will probably be similar rules in the tenancy agreement.

I'm not sure whose resonsibility it is to uphold the lease conditions on a private house but the local council should be able to advise.
Reply:See if you can get some idea of the dimensions then have a chat with the Council, the structure may breach planning regulations. Notify your water supplier, it may be that the building is subject to additional sewage rates as well.
Reply:Unfortunately for you most garden sheds, garages etc do not require planning permission. There are limitations on where they can be placed, i.e. not in the front garden or side garden on a corner plot. Providing they are no higher than 4 metres with a ridged roof or 3 metres with any other sort of roof (flat, mono pitched etc) then half, yes half, of the garden may be used for outbuildings. If they are permitted development as described then the Council have no say in what they are built out of.



Sorry I can't be more positive.
Reply:get your local council planning regulations officer over to have a look, it maybe in breach of planning regulations.
Reply:Ask nicely, go through the right procedure. If that doesn't work give it a couple of months then SABOTAGE! Don't get caught though. If it's got a corrugated roof, dump a big rock through it.
Reply:WOW..see all those *thumb's down"..thats the guy who owns the shed...lol
Reply:Just goes to show you how selfish and inconsiderate your so called neighbour is. I can loan you some pigs to keep for a while (as near as you can to their windows) see how they like that then.
Reply:Speak to them or phone the council
Reply:Well, you could ask him to fix the gutter for starters. You could also ask your local zoning office about required set backs. This is the distance that sheds and other structures have to be built away from the property line. If for instance you have a 15 foot set back, then the shed should be AT LEAST 15 feet back from the property line. If his shed is too close, then you can have the zoning board make him move it. I'd check with the board first and if it's too close, I'd suggest that you politely ask your neighbor to move it, explaining what's happening to your property. If it's where it's supposed to be, most likely you're completely out of luck, except for the gutter, that you might be able to make him fix since it's damaging your property, ask the zoning people that as well.
Reply:try calling city hall to check on the by laws

usually there is a size restriction and if it doesn't comply

they may need a permit or have to take it down