how do i make sure that a neighbours new house being built wont have windows overlooking my property

how do i make sure that a neighbours new house being built wont have windows overlooking my property please

i once had a similar situation where i wrote that i dont appose the development but i want to retain my property with no windows overlooking

it was still build with 4 windows overlooking my property

how do i make sure to prevent that this time please.

thank you

 

You can't expect someone to build a house with no windows on one side just because you want it that way.

What if all the other neighbours don't want windows on their side either?

A house with no windows?

Plant some trees and shrubs along the fence line if you want more privacy.
Marg

 

Try to think about it logically. If people cant have windows looking over their neighbour, they can only have windows facing the street?

 

If the windows overlook private open space then they will probably need to be screened depending on the council I think.

 

Council may require the windows to be frosted, at least to a certain height - to allow natural light but prevent neighbours looking into your bathroom.

 

Plant a hedge or find out if the neighbours will

 

And if the house is a back section with no frontage. ..then no windows ?

 

Actually, there is one way to ensure your privacy.

Buy the block, erect the style of house YOU want then On-sell it.

Friend did this to ensure they retained their views.
Marg

 

Have a look at the controls on new dwellings within your council's DCP. If in the notification period you see something of concern you can write to council with a submission (objection). If the house is to be built under Complying Development it is a bit harder to have any input.

 

If in Victoria, windows within 9m of your private open space or habitable room windows will need to be screened (etc) from overlooking). This is under both Planning and Building regs
If no planning permit is required, try and find out who the building surveyor is - have a discussion to confirm. At frame stage if you see windows being framed in contact the Council and/or building surveyor to have a discussion to confirm screening

 

Council probably approved that developemnt with conditions to have screens, frosted glass windows etc to prevent overlooking to your backyard. You can alway go to council and ask them to show you the approved plans, would probably have that info on there.

But as all other mentioned, take it easy, if you were to develop ur property in future, will you want to have your proposed house to have a bedroom with no window ?