My neighbour has put in a planning application to attach their house to their detached garage. The garage is a double garage, with one half belonging to us, so if their plans go ahead our garage will then be attached to their property. Should we be concerned about this as regards the value or saleability of our property?
You need an independent valuer’s opinion as to how this might affect your property’s value. It’s likely that the local authority will notify you about the planning application and you will have the opportunity to raise an objection. But even if you raise an objection, the local authority may not consider it relevant unless the proposed works directly affect you. You should also check your title deeds to see if there is anything that could prevent your neighbours from building their extension.