Our next door neighbour has put in a planning application to build an extension to the front of his property less than 4ft away from our front window. This will not only take light from our living room but block our view and reduce the value of our house.
Normally extensions to the front of houses where they face a main road are not permitted. Write in to the local planning authority, giving the reference number of the application and setting out your objections. This must be done within three weeks to ensure your views are considered. If for any reason your objections are overruled you should see a solicitor to see if the proposed building work can be stopped on other grounds, such as interference with a right to light.