The planning requirements for this self build home dictated that it needed to avoid overlooking neighbours, so the design by D&M Homes features carefully positioned glazing, a stepped facade at the front and a fence on the upper storey terrace at back of the house
When you’re looking to construct a new house (particularly on an infill or backland plot), extend or convert a building, you must always take into consideration the impact the new structure will have on your neighbours’ privacy. But sometimes a degree of overlooking seems inevitable, so what are the best ways to overcome this issue?