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niki
Guest
Hello,
I need some advice about the installation height and location of a large satellite disk:
The mid terrace house adjoining mine has been rented out to over-seas visitors who require international satellite TV. They installed the dish themselves this morning - I don't know the exact dimensions - but it is BIG!
(Other neighbours have international dishes but they are not this size and don't impinge on their neighbours)
The problem for me is while it is at the back of the house, it is so big, it is blocking my view out my kitchen; it is attached to their kitchen wall at head height and is directed across my deck/garden - not theirs!
The distance from the end of the antennae and my deck is less than 2'. The dish itself is at about 5' off the ground - level with my head. It is located about 3' from my kitchen patio door and dominates the patio and garden now.
Two things concern me:
1) the height - I would like it to be higher but don't know if I can require them to do this. I wouldn't mind higher up the wall out of view. The fact that it is level with my head is a concern; I am very uncomfortable that it could be a health risk being so low down and at body/head height. (Remember it is not their deck and garden it is pointing into but mine).
Do I have any rights here?
2) Is planning required for these international dishes? It is so big, it now dominates my garden.
I realise that planning is required for dishes at the front of the house.
Are there any regulations pertaining to these large dishes? Where they should be located, height etc?
Ironically, because of the way the houses are built I see it and have it pointing at me - it doesn't impinge on them at all.
It is so big, that there is also the matter of it rattling and whistling in the wind. This dish is beneath the bedroom window.
I emphasise that I am a good neighbour, considerate and respectful - not petty and not a crank! I simply need help on any height / location regulations (if they exist) for large satellite dishes.
Thanks a lot!
I need some advice about the installation height and location of a large satellite disk:
The mid terrace house adjoining mine has been rented out to over-seas visitors who require international satellite TV. They installed the dish themselves this morning - I don't know the exact dimensions - but it is BIG!
(Other neighbours have international dishes but they are not this size and don't impinge on their neighbours)
The problem for me is while it is at the back of the house, it is so big, it is blocking my view out my kitchen; it is attached to their kitchen wall at head height and is directed across my deck/garden - not theirs!
The distance from the end of the antennae and my deck is less than 2'. The dish itself is at about 5' off the ground - level with my head. It is located about 3' from my kitchen patio door and dominates the patio and garden now.
Two things concern me:
1) the height - I would like it to be higher but don't know if I can require them to do this. I wouldn't mind higher up the wall out of view. The fact that it is level with my head is a concern; I am very uncomfortable that it could be a health risk being so low down and at body/head height. (Remember it is not their deck and garden it is pointing into but mine).
Do I have any rights here?
2) Is planning required for these international dishes? It is so big, it now dominates my garden.
I realise that planning is required for dishes at the front of the house.
Are there any regulations pertaining to these large dishes? Where they should be located, height etc?
Ironically, because of the way the houses are built I see it and have it pointing at me - it doesn't impinge on them at all.
It is so big, that there is also the matter of it rattling and whistling in the wind. This dish is beneath the bedroom window.
I emphasise that I am a good neighbour, considerate and respectful - not petty and not a crank! I simply need help on any height / location regulations (if they exist) for large satellite dishes.
Thanks a lot!