Postby SuperSally » Thu Oct 24, 2013 3:14 pm
I was wondering if anybody could give me some advice regarding a surveyor. My neighbours have submitted some plans to Wandsworth for a loft conversion. Sadly I am unhappy as the conversion is taking full use of the space and will simply dominate and block out sun to my, already, small and dark garden. I had a loft put in 7 years ago, so have no objection to them doing the same, just wish they were willing to compromise and bring the side conversion back. I have already appointed a surveyor, who says that he is sure they will get the permission as it falls within the planning constraints. My neighbours have asked if they can use my surveyor. My surveyor suggests that there is no compromise from my point of view and that, in fact, it is far easier if one surveyor acts on behalf of both parties. I am somewhat confused as concerned that if any problems with the build did occur, how would that affect me? I am trying to be as neighbourly as possible, but just need to be sure that if I do let the neighbours appoint my surveyor I am not going to come unstuck. Help and advice please.