Anyone know the regulations regarding the siting of a garden shed?

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
26/10/2009 11:45

Having big problems with one of our neighbours as we have erected a garden shed. She has complained to the Beledysie who are saying we should move it as she is an old lady! The shed is, in our opinion, in the ideal spot to be least obtrusive to all our neighbours but this lady just doesn't seem to like having foreign neighbours and complains about anything & everything.



Does anyone know if there is a rule regarding the siting of temporary wooden shed i.e. how close they can be sited to boundarys? Would be grateful for any advice before we go line the solicitors pockets again!



Maggie

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
26/10/2009 11:49

You say the Belediye said "should" not "must". Ask them if you need permission - if they say you don't, then that is that.

puppylover



Joined: 05/05/2008
Posts: 1427

Message Posted:
26/10/2009 11:51

Just a suggestion........Ring Michael Lain on 0553 8668381 or 0533 8655203.

He supplies & fits sheds etc. Might be able to advise although it sounds as if your neighbour could be the problem not the shed.



Good luck.

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
26/10/2009 11:54

M&B



It beggars belief to me that there are such 'laws' regarding the siting of a garden shed in TRNC, particularly when you see some of the building work that has gone on over the years. Would agree with you that it sounds as if the lady certainly complains about anything and everything (and will probably continue to do so, wherever you decide to put the shed).



I think TRNCVaughan has hit the nail on the head.



Good luck.



J

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
26/10/2009 11:58

Judy (msg 3)



Actually it was Michael Lain that erected the shed! ha ha



Have been given an officious looking piece of paper this morning from an obnoxious 'jobsworth' council man in a blue shirt. All in Turkish so am struggling to translate it. When I asked him if he could explain it to me he said "no english - turkish! You in Cyprus now!" nice chap eh!



Maggie

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
26/10/2009 11:59

good luck Maggie, leave it where it is then she can moan about something else, maybe thats all she has to do

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
26/10/2009 12:00

cont.



forgot to add that he spoke very good english so could easily have explained it to me!

puppylover



Joined: 05/05/2008
Posts: 1427

Message Posted:
26/10/2009 12:15

Maggie....do you know anyone that can translate it for you?



If not ring me on 0533 8377706 and I can assist.



Judy

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
26/10/2009 12:49

I have ways of dealing with neighbours like yours, for further information...............................................!



Richard

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
26/10/2009 13:30

Ha ha Richard - let me guess - it involves a basooka!???

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
27/10/2009 11:52

Sending this back to the top in the hope that someone has encountered a similar problem & can give advice - if not it's down the solicitors this aft and a hefty bill no doubt. According to the 'notice' I was served yesterday I have 2 days in which to move my shed or they can fine me! Can this be right? surely they would have to go through the courts?

Personaly I think they are just trying it on in the hope that I will comply and have the shed moved - they don't know me very well! watch this space cos the shed ain't moving unless a judge says so!



Maggie

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
27/10/2009 11:57

Hi Maggie if any one can shed a light on it you can. Good luck. Flipping neigbours

darrener2


Joined: 30/12/2008
Posts: 187

Message Posted:
27/10/2009 12:09

She wants to consider herself fortunate that it is just a shed.

My neighbour has recently constructed a large covered dog shelter/run incorporating my boundary wall. The dog is no problem but the owner is less than efficient when it comes to cleaning up the faeces. Consequently the smell, especially in the hot weather, is appalling.



Fiona

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
27/10/2009 13:51

Well Fiona it would seem that if you complain to your local Beledysie they will order them to remove it - but then I believe you are British & if they are locals maybe it doesn't work that way round???



Maggie

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
05/11/2009 23:07

Thought I'd give you all an update (and maybe a laugh!) Wednesday - Belledyesy came round (with police) & put red & white stripe tape around shed & container style seal on door. I removed it as soon as they left - got call to go to Lapta Police station - wasn't excactly 'clapped in irons' but told off 'turkish style' Thursday - Belledeyesi came round (with police) & put more red & white striped tape round shed & seal on door. Thursday late am - went round Minister of Interior Planning Officer - asked him for planning permission ('project' as it's apparently called here) was told for wooden shed 2m x 4m with no foundation you don't need planning permission - it's allowed!!!

Since found out that whinging neighbour is a relative of the Lapta Mayor! Wished I'd known that in the first place - probably wouldn't have bothered buying the house never mind the shed!! on the bright side - his term of office is nearing it's end so maybe in six months or so I can get the red tape removed.

Oleander


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 302

Message Posted:
05/11/2009 23:12

I'd be more concerned that this would cause a big problem with my direct neighbours. Much better to get on with your neighbours if you can.



As for them not liking having 'foreign neighbours', there's lots of folk back in the UK who don't like having foreign neighbours too!

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
05/11/2009 23:26

Well Patricia from Larnaca (msg 16), I get on very well with my neighbours both here & in UK and I have it on on good authority from the deputy Mayor that this 'lady' doesn't like anybody!



So actually if you've nothing constructive to add to this thread might I politely suggest it's none of your business!



kind regards, Maggie

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
10/11/2009 15:49

Quick update - Last friday the Belediyesie cut our water off _ yes, we have paid our bill, in fact I always make sure I'm in credit. Turned out they had cut it off (removed the tap & meter) because of the shed business!! Can you believe that? After a heated discussion in Belediyesie office followed by a visit from one of their 'officers' we phoned the solicitors (Naomi Mehmet) who informed them that this was illegal and they would issue a writ if they didn't reinstate it. 4pm two workmen came and replaced the tap & meter. We now have water.......but for how long?

I have Ian Shepherd from Cyprus Today calling in the morning - let see what a bit of publicity does!

puppylover



Joined: 05/05/2008
Posts: 1427

Message Posted:
10/11/2009 17:20

Gosh, what a nightmare.

As you say maybe a bit of publicity will resolve the problem for you.



Good luck.

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
10/11/2009 17:29

M&B



You never gave me instructions to proceed with my methods! At least you have water.



Richard

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
10/11/2009 17:34

Richard

Do you hire out the basooka or do I need to take out a 'contract' on the offending persons?

Maggie

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
10/11/2009 19:29

I'm taking this to the top as 'A' another has started a similar thread on this subject/matter, so one should be closed.



Richard

matula


Joined: 07/07/2008
Posts: 647

Message Posted:
10/11/2009 20:49

If it was happening to me Maggie I would be seriously thinking of moving to Brae! At least they talk a form of English there.

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
10/11/2009 22:09

Ian (Msg 23)

Wouldn't happen in Brae Ian - nobody would mind a peerie shed! and if they did I'd have the Proculator Fiscal down on them like a ton of bricks! (Feck might speck aboot me though!)



Must meet up with you to pay the rent on the P.O. box!



Maggie

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 12:56

Just related full story to Cyprus Today, posed for photos beside shed............watch this space!

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
29/11/2009 12:06

Hi all, apparently we made Cyprus Today yesterday 28/12



Unfortunately we are back in UK till Jan so can't see it.



Don't suppose anyone has a scanner & could post a link to the article? please! would be very grateful



Thanks Maggie

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
29/11/2009 12:09

Saw you in the Paper yesterday posing as usual Maggie

Lets hope this problem gets sorted very soon,

take care

Sheila

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
29/11/2009 12:45

Oh God Sheila! I wasn't posing was I? lol Hope someone can scan it soon so I can see what an idiot I look!



Maggie x

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
29/11/2009 12:58

Maggie I was joking you look good, I dont know how to scan otherwise I would do it for you.

piggy


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 132

Message Posted:
29/11/2009 14:30

Hi Maggie,



Sending it to you now.....



Piggy

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
29/11/2009 17:00

Many thanks to Sandra & piggy for sending me the article - not entirely accurate but I love the last sentence "this municipality will do whatever is necessary to uphold the law" ha ha including breaking it! (cutting off the water)



Maggie

airy____fairy


Joined: 14/06/2008
Posts: 813

Message Posted:
29/11/2009 17:55

Maggie and Bernie - you posted this 'Thursday late am - went round Minister of Interior Planning Officer - asked him for planning permission ('project' as it's apparently called here) was told for wooden shed 2m x 4m with no foundation you don't need planning permission - it's allowed!!!!!'



I assume your shed is smaller than 2 x 4 m then if you still have a problem ( there are definately rules wşth regard to height too of shed and of course a concrete base presumably constitutes a foundation ) hope you sort out problem soon - but looks like you may have to move shed to comply with these regulatıons

piggy


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 132

Message Posted:
29/11/2009 19:39

Hmmm, did anyone read the article directly above Maggie and Bernie's article in Cyprus Today regarding, and I quote, "$10m college being built without planning permission in Lefkosa".



I wonder if the Beladeysi will be putting tape around this particular project!!



Regards

joolsdarling



Joined: 02/08/2010
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
18/09/2010 11:21

hI, Could yougive me Michaels email address for sheds please......we are coming over next month and need one... would u mind. Julie

puppylover



Joined: 05/05/2008
Posts: 1427

Message Posted:
18/09/2010 12:10

Just looked in the Cyprus Today at the classified section.



No email address but there are 2 phone numbers:



0533 8668381

0533 8655203



If you need to contact him before your arrival I could call him and ask if he has an email address?



Regards



Judy

matula


Joined: 07/07/2008
Posts: 647

Message Posted:
18/09/2010 13:13

Hi Maggie, How is your shed saga going? The reason I am asking is that in the block of apartments immediately in front of ours a chap is erecting an ugly structure in the little yard which we have deduced is going to be an aviary. He works for the Lapta Belidye so I don't imagine there is any planning permission involved! Rules for one and rules for another eh?

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
18/09/2010 14:59

Hi Matula

Strange to see this thread resurrected after nearly a year! My shed saga continues.......it's still there so she hasn't won....but it's still sealed so I haven't won either! It's sits like a 'folly' in the back garden - still got lots of stuff in there including a large 'easy up' swimming pool which would have been lovely when my grandchildren visited recently. Also a brand new electric chain saw brought from the UK, put in the shed and never seen the light of day since. Been busy with other things like new kitchen & having falling down balcony renewed so haven't given the shed a thought for a while...till now! trouble is as soon as I start paying calls to the Planning dept, Beladyesie etc the stress levels go through the roof - so maybe I'll just forget about it for a while longer! I'm enjoying the sunshine far too much to worry about a wooden shed!

Maggie