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07.clumsy_cycles07.clumsy_cycles Posts: 4
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Hi

Would appreciate any advice :) 
I'm looking at purchasing a new build (3 story semi detached) plot 51. It hasn't been built yet but looking at the plan there is another house at the back of the garden. I've been told the garden is east facing. Do you think the garden will get sun with the other house being directly behind? 

Thanks for your help :) 
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  • clematisdorsetclematisdorset Posts: 164
    It looks to me as though the midday sun would be spreading its rays to you from the direction of plots 52 and 53 if plot 51 faces east. It looks as though at least half of the garden of plot 51 would receive a decent amount of sun, all things being considered, but hopefully others will answer too. Is plot 51 facing east or slightly north of true-east I wonder - maybe you can double-check?
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  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 3,499
    edited 14 March
     The fact that there is three rather than two storeys will create an even longer shadow.
    A friend has a three storey property that faces North where there is little sun in the winter months however an area behind the garage to the side has become a lovely sun trap to sit it the sun. Bottom left might give you one sunny area if the shadow of 51 doesn't reach that far. I know a new development near to here where the houses have sold one side of the road but on the other the back gardens are in continuous shade and are empty.  The gardens on new estates are generally smaller and shorter so shadows are more of an issue.

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  • clematisdorsetclematisdorset Posts: 164
    GardenerSuze said:
     The fact that there is three rather than two storeys will create an even longer shadow.
    A friend has a three storey property that faces North where there is little sun in the winter months however an area behind the garage to the side has become a lovely sun trap to sit it the sun. Bottom left might give you one sunny area if the shadow of 51 doesn't reach that far. I know a new development near to here where the houses have sold one side of the road but on the other the back gardens are in continuous shade and are empty.  The gardens on new estates are generally smaller and shorter so shadows are more of an issue.

    I wish builders would think of those who want to garden in a bit of sunshine!  :)
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  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 3,499
    There is a thread on here if you type it in at the top. 'New Build Garden Sun Location'.
    Not sure if it will be any help.

    @clematisdorset I know just what you mean as we are looking to move to a new build. Always a garage/another house/ shadow of the house and aspect to consider. More difficult if it isn't built and worse if the surrounding properties aren't built either.
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  • bédébédé Posts: 1,722
    edited 15 March
    From the height of the buildings, their positions and information of the sun's inclination at various times of the year, you should be able to do some trigonometry or draw diagrams. Your council will have some plans probably online.  The developer themselves may be able to help.

    Mid March here and the shadows are still pretty long.
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  • clematisdorsetclematisdorset Posts: 164
    Yes, @GardenerSuze and difficult to be sure even when seeing a garden in person for a 20minute viewing. Makes me think of The 'garden city' movement  with places like Letchworth & Welwyn. More green spaces would be such a benefit for everyone & everything.
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  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 3,499
     @clematisdorset I can remember hearing about Welwyn as a child it seemed like a magical place in my mind.  Many years later I recall seeing it on TV and loved it just as much.
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  • Jenny_AsterJenny_Aster Posts: 614
    GardenerSuze said:
     @clematisdorset I can remember hearing about Welwyn as a child it seemed like a magical place in my mind.  Many years later I recall seeing it on TV and loved it just as much.
    Sir Ebenezer Howard, a Quaker, planned Welwyn Garden City inspired by the Great Fire of Chicago. His Great Granddaughter was Una Stubbs. 
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  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 3,499
    @Jenny_Aster Amazing. Una Stubbs was a very artistic, imaginative person runs in the family.
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  • 07.clumsy_cycles07.clumsy_cycles Posts: 4
    Thanks everyone for your advice :) Plot 50 has just become available. The garden is smaller but I'm thinking it may get more sun. What are your thoughts? 
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