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I have to say I find it surprising that that this can happen. Potentially you could have died because you aren’t a boiler/flue expert. I would have thought that there should be something in place, in the planning/approval process, to prevent any development, permitted or otherwise, that puts...

Hmm, you may potentially be a bit screwed then. It may come down to the fact you that didn’t raise an objection prior to the work starting. I think that if the council were notified, then you should have been too, even though it was permitted development. If so, and you didn’t say “what about...

Even though it was permitted development it should still comply with BR. The fact it was submitted to and approved by the council suggests that either: Your flue was neglected in the design. The council missed this in their review. Or it was considered OK. I would be very surprised if it was...

Liability isn't something you accept, you either are, or are not, liable. And just because it's his land doesn't mean that he can do what he wants. I am no expert on these things, but if he has built it himself, and seemingly missed this, or not been bothered about it, I would be wondering what...

Wow, that cant be right?! Surely your neighbour, or one of their contractor type people will be liable for any costs to rectify?