Neighbours Planned Extension

[Palustris]

Our neighbours want to build an extension. They want to replace the existing one. The side of it is also the property boundary. The problem for us is that our Oil tank is situated alongside what will be part of the side of their extension. The tank would have to be moved for safety's sake. So who would pay for it to be located?

[bookbinder]

The neighbours should pay for the moving and relocation of the tank, I reckon.

[woofgang]

So the tank is on your land? Who is saying that the tank must be removed?

[Palustris]

Under modern building regulations, the oil tank is not allowed to be where it is. It is only allowed to stay where it is because it was put there before the latest set of regulations. Not sure, but we think that Planning permission would not be given except if the tank was moved.

[gingejbee]

Who would pay? Well, if it HAS to be moved- and you don't mind all the upheaval- it certainly won't be you!

[EDDIE51]

If it turns out that planning permission needs the tank to be removed then it is up to them to pay if they want the extension.

[woofgang]

simple answer.....not your problem :) If you have got another place where you would be happy to have the tank then agree to their paying to remove it plus any additional costs and a contingency for if there are problems with the relocation which inconvenience you. If you don’t want it moved then refuse :)

[dannyk13]

Have you been consulted regarding planning application?

[Palustris]

They came round with a copy of their planned ideas. Looked at them in more detail now and there are other problems too. Don't want to fall out with them, but it looks as if we would have to object,when the plans go in, if they stay the same as they are now. Shame, they are good neighbours.

[dannyk13]

You should have received notification from your local planning committee and given the chance to officially raise any objections you might have.

[Zacs-Master]

There's something called the party wall act, which it sounds as though they'll have to apply for too.
https://www.gov.uk/party-walls-building-works

[woofgang]

if there are other problems, then could you go back and talk to them first?