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My neighbour is building an extension that encroaches slightly onto my property; can the Planning Department do anything about this?

April 26, 2017building Department extension neighbour planning Property slightly

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My neighbour is building an extension that encroaches slightly onto my property; can the Planning Department do anything about this?

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The Planning Department cannot become involved in matters relating to boundary disputes or allegations of trespass onto your property. If an extension is constructed on a neighbour’s property but you believe part of it has been built on your land, you should seek legal advice from a solicitor/legal advisor about how to pursue the matter. Similarly, if a neighbour has erected scaffolding on your property to enable them to construct an extension, the Planning Department does not have any power to take action.