Hi,

I would like to install an additional window to my lounge and have
already obtained planning permission for it.

Obviously I need to obtain permission from the freeholder before I
proceed, but if they object, what right do I have to challenge their
decision? The additional window does not materially affect the
exterior of the property and the window does not look over anyone. The
adjecent block, which was built at the same time and owned by the same
freeholder, is a slightly different shape and has more window area to
the length of the building in comparison. The installation of my
window will only bring it in line with that block.

In my opinion it would be totally unreasonable for them to withold
permission, but large property development freeholders are funny
animals sometimes.

I am ideally looking for links to online resources referring to this
issue (England, UK Only) and previous case examples if the decision
can be challenged in the courts.

Many Thanks,

One of my daughters wanted to upgrade the wooden sash windows in her
flat to PVC Double Glazing so she checked this out with the Freeholder
who was also the Property Manager.

'No problem', they said, 'If you give us £150 for our trouble'.

'OK', she said.

Why not write a nice letter and see what happens?

You may be pleasantly surprised.

I guess you are aware that you and the other lease holders can band
together and buy the freehold.
The freeholder has to sell, and the price can be forced on him.

We did that a few years ago, we paid about £6000 to compensate the
freeholder for total rent of £300 p.a.  I reckon it was a fair deal.

The people in the top promptly installed V-Lux windows