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Companies keep an eye on the planning applications on council websites and send out letters to neighbors when applications are approved. They can charge a shed load because it's very difficult to contest the fees.
If you do want a survey, which isn't necessarily a bad idea, talk to your neighbor and agree to employ a joint surveyor which will half the cost for them.