Bricked up a window 15 years ago, can I reinstate?

pauldavis123 · 23-12-2015 2:21pm #1

I bricked up a window about 15 years ago which overlooked a neighbour.

It was at their request.

Now I need the light as I reconfigured the internal layout.

Can I just reinstate the window as it was?

Calahonda52 · 23-12-2015 2:25pm

was their request planning driven?
did u have planning for it?
was it there when u bought house?
describe the exact layout, grnd floor first floor etc
how far is window from boundary wall?
how far is window from neighbours windows?
etc

pauldavis123 · 23-12-2015 3:07pm

No, people living in the house were smoking out it and dropping butts on the adjoining roof.

The house is over 2oo years old and it was there a long time judging by the surrounding brickwork.

4 floor looking out over an adjoining 3 storey. At the side, would prevent or at least affect another floor going on the neighbours house.

On the party wall of a terrace

0m !!

It's more the fact it was there rather than it would be allowed now as it wouldn't ;-)

Gumbo · 23-12-2015 4:49pm

Section 5 application to the LA could cover you.

DOCARCH · 24-12-2015 9:27am

Once it has not be blocked up for 20 years (or more) my opinion is that you can open up/reinstate the window without seeking permission.

pauldavis123 · 25-12-2015 11:50pm

Thanks ask for the great info.

I'm going to reinstate it and video the whole thing showing the new 4 inch solids used to fill the opening and the finish on the brickwork surrounding the opening.

Thanks again for your time ;-)

DOCARCH · 26-12-2015 8:49am

I'd also say, make sure you have documentary evidence that the window was only blocked up 15 years ago.

Calahonda52 · 26-12-2015 11:41am

pauldavis123 wrote: »

Thanks ask for the great info.

I'm going to reinstate it and video the whole thing showing the new 4 inch solids used to fill the opening and the finish on the brickwork surrounding the opening.

Thanks again for your time ;-)

Take some advice on what the requirements are for evidential type pics and video if you intend to reply on them in a court of law etc.
The guys over on Home security might help with the video, my understanding of fotos is that negatives are required

pauldavis123 · 26-12-2015 11:51am

DOCARCH wrote: »

I'd also say, make sure you have documentary evidence that the window was only blocked up 15 years ago.

That was done by verbal agreement so no date can be put on that.

Major problem in my opinion but nothing can be done now.

Bricked up a window 15 years ago, can I reinstate?

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