How to landscape under an overhang.
Gutter overhanging garden.
My ex builder has built my side extension too close to my neighbor and the guttering is now encroaching over by approx.
The secret gutter is a nice option because it also eliminates the need for overhanging roof eves so the net space lost is only 90mm plus you gain a cavity wall no no piers in the wall.
This is one of the last technicalities i have to solve before we submit drawings to the council.
If the gutters or eaves have been there for a lengthy period of time and different rules apply differing time periods of 12 or 20.
Now that building space is at a premium more and more properties are being squeezed into less and less space.
It is possible to acquire a right to drain rainwater through overhanging gutters.
If your neighbour s gutters or eaves overhang your property there could be a trespass even if your use or enjoyment of your property is not affected.
Most of roof guttering is within my own boundary however due to the houses not being totally aligned part.
In certain circumstances use of a neighbour s land can be acquired by right through long usage.
Overhangs cast big shadows which means your plantings will be in the shade all.
1ft across part of the side roof structure i e.