Neighbours porch on my mums property

amyrose1

My mum lives in an end terrace house. Her neighbour has recently built a porch with an apex roof, with the roof pitch extending on to my mums front wall by 6" to a foot. She did not ask if she could do this and it looks absolutely awful with the corner of the gutter not far above our sitting room window. My mum has been looking after her sick parents and not at home much over the past 9 months. She is a quiet lady who does not like confrontation, does anyone know what my mums rights are here. She is very upset and this would definitely effect the sale of the house if she ever wanted to sell. Any help appreciated.

confusedeire

A picture would really help others help you

mickdw

Just tell them its not acceptable.
Im guessing its the roof overhang that is the issue.
They can possibly rectify it by fitting a flush fascia instead of the overhang.

Is there planning for the porch?

BryanF

Moved to C&P

OP best to get a surveyor (or arch / eng) to inspect and advise.then you will know the legislation / facts before approaching neighbour or escalating things further.

I'm afraid We won't be discussing legalities here, what you have described is not acceptable.

Aard

You can contact the planning enforcement section in your city/county council offices. They will be able to advise you on what can be done.