Neghbours new extension boundry question

[qamar]

Hi Everyone,

Ive just received a letter about an application for a neighbours extension.

Can they build right up to my boundry or must they leave a gap.

If they build upto the boundry do I have right to use that wall for my own future extension?

I plan in the future to build my own extension so just concerned this will restrict my build.

 

 

 

[Mr Punter]

They may be able to build up to the boundary but cannot place foundations on your land.  Why not ask them if they would agree to a shared party wall and get abutments / gutters / overhangs designed from the outset?

[qamar]

Thanks Mr Punter

Yes I think I will chat with them

[Russell griffiths]

We built up to the boundary and spoke to our neighbours, they wanted to do something similar but didn’t have the funds yet, I agreed to put in their foundations using my access and they paid the costs for their bit. 
 

if I had have built mine first they would have had to do the lot with a shovel and wheelbarrow, it worked out well all round. 

 

[DevilDamo]

They can build right up to but nothing can overhang (without you being notified).

[qamar]

21 minutes ago, Russell griffiths said:

We built up to the boundary and spoke to our neighbours, they wanted to do something similar but didn’t have the funds yet, I agreed to put in their foundations using my access and they paid the costs for their bit. 
 

if I had have built mine first they would have had to do the lot with a shovel and wheelbarrow, it worked out well all round. 

 

Thanks Russell,

Luckily I have no issues with access but was concerned if they built right upto the boundry then i would need to build my foundations away from their new extension thus restricting my space to build. Currently my patio is right up against their boundry.

[DevilDamo]

26 minutes ago, qamar said:

Thanks Russell,

Luckily I have no issues with access but was concerned if they built right upto the boundry then i would need to build my foundations away from their new extension thus restricting my space to build. Currently my patio is right up against their boundry.

Not at all. You would both end up having to design eccentrically loaded foundations.

[qamar]

20 minutes ago, DevilDamo said:

Not at all. You would both end up having to design eccentrically loaded foundations.

Thanks DevilDamo!

[ProDave]

Surely it would be better to get mutual agreement now, and build it as a party wall straddling the boundary with you contributing some of the cost and an agreement that when the time comes you build up to it for your extension.

 

that would probably involve agreeing roof profile and you joining onto they roof when you build yours.

 

Anything else is a compromise and extra cost for you both.

[Temp]

2 hours ago, Mr Punter said:

They may be able to build up to the boundary but cannot place foundations on your land.  Why not ask them if they would agree to a shared party wall and get abutments / gutters / overhangs designed from the outset?

 

Sorry to contradict but I think they can put foundations on your land..

 

https://www.partywalladvice.com/2010/01/27/can-my-neighbour-project-his-footings-over-the-boundary-without-my-consent/

 

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Yes, your neighbour is allowed to build right up to the boundary line and project his footings beyond it if necessary but must serve the required notices. In this case it will be a ‘Line of Junction Notice’ under sections 1 (5) & (6) of the Act. It will then be up to you whether you consent or appoint a surveyor. Appointing a surveyor will not change your neighbour’s basic plans but will give you some control over the work and how it affects your property.  

 

You can try and tell them that it's not necessary because they can build "Eccentric Foundations" (egwhere the wall doesn't sit in the middle of the foundations.).

[qamar]

2 minutes ago, ProDave said:

Surely it would be better to get mutual agreement now, and build it as a party wall straddling the boundary with you contributing some of the cost and an agreement that when the time comes you build up to it for your extension.

 

that would probably involve agreeing roof profile and you joining onto they roof when you build yours.

 

Anything else is a compromise and extra cost for you both.

With financial constraints I am not looking at a new extension for another 5-6 years so not sure i would want my patio ripped up for that long. But agree I will speak to neighbours and discuss

[Temp]

3 hours ago, qamar said:

If they build upto the boundry do I have right to use that wall for my own future extension?

I plan in the future to build my own extension so just concerned this will restrict my build.

 

 

See reply by @ProDave Plan ahead to make the join work.

[qamar]

8 minutes ago, Temp said:

 

Sorry to contradict but I think they can put foundations on your land..

 

https://www.partywalladvice.com/2010/01/27/can-my-neighbour-project-his-footings-over-the-boundary-without-my-consent/

 

 

You can try and tell them that it's not necessary because they can build "Eccentric Foundations" (egwhere the wall doesn't sit in the middle of the foundations.).

I have a patio right up against the patio so I imagine they cant just come over and disturb it?!

Just read the link. Very helpful. Thank you

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