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My scaffolding all came through my flat. Downstairs weren't too keen on it going through theirs (unsurprisingly given scaffolders' famous dedication to minimising damage) and taking through upstairs was actually a straight run rather than having to try and take it round corners.
You probably need to have a look at your lease and work out exactly what you are entitled to and what issues you may have from non-co-operation. I'd think the only real issue would be around being able to put the scaffolding in the garden (particularly if you're planning to start during summer).
From the planning side I'd guess the part that would be most at risk, if he can put forward a coherent argument, would be the roof terrace.
Not ideal but have you thought about giving him some money for the inconvenience.
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There's no way they'd get scaffolding through downstairs here. I'd anticipated the rear scaffolding going over the roof once the front was up.
Am sure it would only affect the side return, which isn't used other than for hanging washing. The rest of the garden is pretty neglected so they can't claim that as an inconvenience.
Don't think the roof terrace would have any impact at all on the ground floor flat. I can see more of the garden from my kitchen window than I would from up there.
Some compensation for alternative accomodation may be a way forward, but I'm not about to have the piss taken out of me (other than by the freeholder obvsly). He's actually away from home frequently anyway, often for extended periods. The more I think about this situation the more it feels like he's getting worked up at the prospect of it rather than the reality. But then again, I don't have long covid.
Brun
Next door renovated an entire house including the addition of a loft conversion in late 2020/early 21 which he claims severely impacted his recovery.
Even if planning decided in my favour, trying to do something like this without a cooperative neighbour feels like it'll be a right pain in terms of access etc, even if he's legally obliged to permit it. Things like putting scaffolding at the rear, and stop-cock for the property being in his basement.