Hi All,
So yesterday we got a letter from another builder bascially informing us that our neighbours (behind) have exceeded their site allowance by 0.52% - they are asking for our objections/permissions prior to sending for council approval.
I sent their proposal to my builder and asked them for advice, and they came back with:
"XX have exceeded the site coverage by ½ of 1% (0.52%) which equates to approx. 2.6 square metres. I don’t see it a problem but if you do object then it will be up to XX to put in a justification as to why it should stay as is. I believe if they were to pull back their family room by ½ metre (500mm) then they would save approx. 2.6 square metres but would this make much of a difference on your side of the home? My opinion, not much, although it is their alfresco/entertaining area."
Their alfresco would be closer to our block basically.
My OH is REALLY against this and basically is taking the standpoint of, "we all have the same rules, they need to just cut back a bit, we also had to sacrifice space to fit with requirements, so they can too!"
I just want to know if anyone else has experienced this, and should we just say its fine or object? I dont want to be obstructive just for the sake of it, but why should we compromise our privacy because they want more space? And if it doesnt effect us in the slightest, why do they need our permission?
Any advice appriciated.
Thanks!