Dodgy-diver Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 sorry if the questions seem stupid 1 I plan on a rear single storey house extension that goes 3 meters from my back wall, how close can I build up to the fence line to the right of the rear of my property (semi detached) its a timber framed extension with cement board cladding , so I should not need access for maintenance my neighbour that side is a real piece of work and I know as soon as we start he will complain , so trying to get all in order first 2 how do I work out the height of my poured foundation in relation to finished floor level . thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilDamo Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 (edited) Under PD, as close as you want. There may be some requirements under the Party Wall etc Act. In terms of the new foundation and unless site conditions dictate otherwise, the depth is approx. 1m below ground level. If you have a couple of courses up to your rear doors from patio/garden level, the depth would be in the region of 1.15m-1.2m below internal floor level. If it is to be a lightweight structure, you may be ok without traditional strip/trench fill foundations and more of a raft slab with a thicker toe but that’s for Building Control to confirm. Edited May 1, 2020 by DevilDamo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgy-diver Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 thanks for the reply . if I leave 200mm gap before the fence then am I to assume the rarty wall act does not apply as the Wass will be with in my boundary totally ? thanks again] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jimbo Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 The party wall act, will come into force if you are digging foundations deeper than his, within 3 meters of his. So dig as close as you like, and he he says anything tell him you are only going level with his. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilDamo Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 As @Big Jimbo said, the PWA would normally apply as a result of the excavations, not any physical structure. Btw, what’s “Wass”? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgy-diver Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 thanks for the reply . if I leave 200mm gap before the fence then am I to assume the rarty wall act does not apply as the Wass will be with in my boundary totally ? thanks again] they are like WALLS but smaller , ha ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roundtuit Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 You need enough room from the boundary to work to fix cladding, unless you can reach an agreement with your neighbour... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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