Changing glass blocks to plain glass???

zipee

So I am buying a house that was built in 2006. It is end of terrace. It has 2 windows (I really mean openings with those glass blocks in it up very high) in the sitting room. Now these openings are into my side passage. The house next door is built at a much higher ground level and they have built tight to party wall. So party wall or side of their extension is about 15 feet high and then my 3/4 foot side entrance with these to glass block openings.

Now my sitting room is dark and I wanted to replace the glass blocks with a plain glass window and also make the opening longer to give more light. I don't care if I can open these windows or not. They would only look onto the party wall. Am I allowed to do this? Would I need planning to change them?? I have to say I hate those glass blocks!!

Any ideas or suggestions would be very welcome.

profplanner

It's likely that these glass blocks are a condition of planning to ensure the privacy and avoid overlooking of the neighbouring site. The first thing you need to do is check the planning permission for any restrictions.

If there are no restrictions, it will depend on the extent of the change which you are making whether permission will be required or not. Seek advice from a professional to ensure compliance e.g. planning consultant, architect, engineer etc