Lawyer Warns Garden Fence Disputes Can Lead to £2,500 Fines in England Thursday, July 9, 2026 fences neighbours property law fines planning privacy gardens restrictions uk A new warning from a consumer lawyer highlights that disputes over garden fences could result in fines of up to £2,500 for English homeowners this summer. The issue often arises when neighbours disagree on alterations like … Read More
Solihull Planning Chief Slams Retrospective Building Applications: 'Get Permission Before You Build' Monday, June 22, 2026 solihull planning development retrospective permission construction objections committee regulations neighbours The chairman of Solihull’s planning committee, Councillor Bob Grinsell, has sharply criticized a recent retrospective planning application involving a home built with altered plans prior to obtaining official permission. At … Read More
Solihull Planning Dispute: Home Extension Approved Despite Neighbour Objections Monday, June 8, 2026 solihull planning extension housing neighbours council millisonswood dispute approval development Solihull Council’s planning committee has unanimously granted approval for a single-storey rear extension to a property on Bonneville Close in Millisons Wood, despite objections from a neighbouring resident. The … Read More
Neighbours ask to halt £30k home renovation for daughter's exams—what's fair? Sunday, June 7, 2026 construction renovation neighbours exams noise disruption finances compromise stress community A couple recently began extensive renovation work on a property they purchased over a year ago. The project, described as a “complete overhaul,” has involved many months of planning, securing permits, and finding … Read More
I Complained to the Council About My Noisy Neighbour — and Our Friendship Was Lost Forever Saturday, June 6, 2026 neighbours noise complaint birdscarer council garden dispute acoustics nuisance community A family’s peaceful relationship with their long-time neighbours fell apart after they lodged a formal complaint about a noisy bird deterrent installed in the neighbours’ garden. The device emitted a persistent high-pitched … Read More
Solihull Home Extension Sparks Local Dispute as Owner Insists 'Not a Popularity Contest' Thursday, June 4, 2026 solihull planning homeextension neighbours dispute council property development letting enforcement A quiet cul-de-sac in Solihull has become the center of a heated dispute following a proposal to extend a home’s garage. Residents of Bonneville Close, Millisons Wood, near Coventry, voiced strong objections after homeowner … Read More