planning permission

loadz

Do you need planning permission for a second dwelling in a back garden if it is under 40sqm even though it is overlooking all the neighbours homes. Also if planning is needed can you make an observation or an objection to it without giving your identity away. (i guess not).

Supertech

A new dwelling always requires planning permission regardless of the floor area. You must provide your name and address when observing on a planning application.

loadz

Is there anyway of bringing some things to the planners attention without giving your name as it would make things awkward with the neighbours if you know what i mean

Supertech

In short - no. The only way to bring such issues to the planners attention is by means of observation on the planning file. While the situation may be awkward it is important that relevant planning issues which affect your property are brought to the planners attention. Your neighbour would likely do the same if the roles were reversed.

Mellor

There is no way to remain anomynous
And rightly so, as it would lead to a lot of petty objections.

Builderfromhell

Without knowing all the details I would be still inclined to think that your neighbours chances of getting permission are slim if the development reduces light and if the remaining open space is too small.