securing the garden fence

[quabrafollouha-3279]

My mum's neighbour keep moving the fence position.She is old and also have knee problem.
I was thinking to replace the fence and build the wall along the boundary
Do I need planning permission for this? If I can't build wall, How can we secure the boundary?

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

You can build a wall https://www.planningportal.co.uk/pe...es-gates-and-garden-walls/planning-permission

 

[quabrafollouha-3279]

Thanks.
Can I build the wall at the right position as per my title deed which as measurements?

 

[kingandy2nd]

Wouldn't it be cheaper to take some measurements from the opposite neighbour's fence, along with photographs, and the info from the deeds and then send these in a recorded letter to the neighbour asking them to cease moving the fence.

If your mother has house insurance with legal cover, they may be able to involve them to take such action if there is a boundary dispute.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Cheaper for sure but if the neighbour ignores the letter what then? Record it as an ongoing boundary dispute? Nowt as good as a physical deterrent.

 

[kingandy2nd]

Cheaper for sure but if the neighbour ignores the letter what then? Record it as an ongoing boundary dispute? Nowt as good as a physical deterrent.

If the neighbours ignores it then a wall can still be built, but if it stops them without the need for additional work it’s got to be worth the price of postage…if not, what have you lost?

 

[pcaouolte]

Be careful about where the dimensions on the plan are taken from. If it just shows the width of the plot can you prove that the other boundary is in the correct position?

 

[quabrafollouha-3279]

Cheaper for sure but if the neighbour ignores the letter what then? Record it as an ongoing boundary dispute? Nowt as good as a physical deterrent.

Where/How can i record ongoing boundary dispute?

 

[quabrafollouha-3279]

Be careful about where the dimensions on the plan are taken from. If it just shows the width of the plot can you prove that the other boundary is in the correct position?

Front width is same as per title. but back fence is moved.

 

[pcaouolte]

Where/How can i record ongoing boundary dispute?

If you are planning to sell the property you don't want any boundary disputes, you will have to declare them to a potential buyer who may then become an ex-buyer.

 

[ETAF]

i also assume if you build a wall , you would need to take their fence down
how much overe the boundary are they ?

 

[Tigercubrider]

who owns the fence?
If it is their fence, you can probably move it and add your own.
If it's your fence, or after you move theirs, use some concrete posts .

"Only a few inches isn't worth the effort"
as an ex told me.