Lk1980

Hi Dave, thank you for coming back. They are not asking for permission. They are telling that they want to do it as the wall faces their side of the property (but not on their land)

Part wall is entirely on the boundary

Hello everyone, Can someone please help. Neighbour wants to drill holes in party wall which we are constructing on our property in line with the fence (we own the fence) which faces the neighbours side. They want to hang pots and plant climbers by our wall. I was under the impression that neighbours cannot do so unless we the owners of party wall agree. Can someone please help and clarify? Thanks.

She has created more pain and suffering and not being cooperative right from the day she found out we are building one. Hardly friendly.....

Thank you Mr Punter. I have a build over agreement with Severn Trent Water.

Hi Dave, yes that is correct. Its the fan vent. Pls see the plans attached drawings with calc.pdf

Hello all, Wondering if someone can help. We are building an extension solely on our property (Edge to edge) but not going on neighbours land at all. We do not need a fan in the pantry, but having it just in case we decide to add washing machine or fridge in the future. Our neighbour has come back and said to us that she does not want exhaust on her side. My builder is saying that she has got no right to dictate what goes on the wall and on our land. she has her extension built on our side wherr a new wall will go in. Its not like it will be touching her side or her wall. She wants to see a wall on her said that what she has said. I was hoping if someone can advise if it's legal to do so. Thanks LK

Hi Mr. Punter. The whole thing is about to be demolished so I do not know what is the point of the survey. We are removing the chimney breast and will be breaking the ceiling to extend the kitchen into the existing patio. The party wall acknowledges explicitly that it's the neighbours survey we are getting do e and that is what she has signed. There is no mention of survey to our property in the party wall notice

Hello Help required again please. The neighbour strikes back. I sent them a party wall notice to remove the chimney from the wall. With that one of the option sent by the surveyor was 1. Consent to all work mentioned. 2. Consent to the work subject to schedule of conditions report for her property paid by us. 3. Dissent to every thing. 4. Appoint their surveyor. The neighbour has signed the consent option 2 (subject to we paying for the survey of her property and she receiving the report) which we do not have any problems. She has also sent an accompanying letter that she is OK subject to we doing a schedule of condition on our property and sending her the report and the photos.(this is bizarre because we are going to demolish our chimney etc... and what is the schedule of condition for our property going to achieve for her?) Also as per party wall act, is this a mandatory or legally required to provide a schedule of conditions for our property before we commence the works. Thanks LK

Hello Everyone, I was hoping someone could advise. We have a semi detached property and my neighbour has a patio and sun lounge. We are building an extension but due the trees in her garden (which are less than 3 meters) structural engineers have asked to go for step footings (1.2, 1.7 & 2.1 meters respectively) The builder said once they start excavating (especially where footings are deep) there is a very miniscule chance of land slide depending on the quality of the land beneath neighbour's patio. I have asked him to ensure his insurance is sufficient to cover the damage if it happens. Also, I was wondering if anyone can suggest ways we can ask builders to provide support whilst construction is underway to support the neighbouring patio and the sun lounge whilst we put the footings in place or build a retaining wall. Drawings attached. drawings with calc.pdf

We have discussed that if the access is required she will provide necessary access. Nothing is in writing. When I read party wall act, I think it does say, she has to provide reasonable access. Would this not suffice?

Thanks Adsibob

Hello forum members, thank you for reading this post. I was hoping if someone could help. We are building a rear extension and my neighbours have signed and consented to the line of junction, party wall, and excavation notices as its a semi detached property. She has sent us an acknowledgement letter confirming she is consenting to the proposed work and consented to all 3 notices. Despite sending all the documents and drawings which were submitted to planning and building control before securing approval, she is asking for more drawings to be made and proposals to be drawn up before the work to be started. The wall is going to be solely on our land and will not go on her property. The wall will be separated by existing fence by a few inches. The neighbours have asked me to submit the following before the work starts 1. Section Drawing detailing the level difference between both properties. (I do not understand, if we are building entirely on our land why is it required) neither building control or planning officers asked for it prior to their approval. I will have to pay the architect separately again to prepare extra set of drawings. 2. Neighbour wants us to submit proposals to her to ensure stability of her sun longe and patio in temporary and permanent condition 3. Proposal to ensure the spread of foundation does not encroach her property. 4. A meeting with a project manager and contractor to discuss appropriate works as referred to in the party wall act 199 part 2 points 5 & 30 along other points arising (which she has not mentioned in her acknowledgement letter.) I am OK with point 4. However the first 3 points will cost me additional money to be prepared and wondering if there is any law that requires me to send the above 3 prior to commencing the work or do I just send her the letter thanking for her support and advise her that these are not required by law or party wall act to be provided as the wall is solely on our property (about 5-10 inches away from our fence) and chat with builders will ensure to lay her worries to bed including builders insurance will be in place to ensure that if a damage is done to her property, it will be rectified by the builders and as per legal requirements set out in the party wall act 1999. I am also going to appoint an independent surveyor to examine the condition of the property and a schedule drawn up for our peace of mind. Many thanks in advance for your help Lk.