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Party Wall Act & Neighbourly Matters

Unlocking your development

We have in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Party Wall etc Act 1996 and take a practical approach to implementation. The Act can apply under

Adjacent excavations within up to 6 metres from neighbouring structure/s
The construction of a new wall / structure on a line of boundary
Works to a Party Wall / Structure or abutting a neighbour’s building

Benefits

There are also benefits to building owners carrying out works which include:

Access provisions to neighbouring land
Rights to carry out works to party structures
Contributions from neighbours who benefit from the works

Useful Resources

The Pyramus & Thisbe Club – The organisation for professionals specialising in Party Wall matters which promotes excellence in party wall practice. Visit www.partywalls.org.uk to find out more about the club and access the many freely available resources and links it contains.

The OCLG (Office of Communities & local Government) Explanatory Booklet – A clear, free guide on the rights, principles and procedures of the Act. To download the document, please visit www.communities.gov.uk/publications/
planningandbuilding/partywall.

Notifiable Works & Access Rights to Neighbouring Land

Notifiable Works & Access Rights to Neighbouring Land Works are generally notifiable under three circumstances: Section 1 - Building on the line of boundary Section 2 - works to a Party structure / works adjoining a neighbouring property Section 6 - Adjacent excavations The purpose of the Act is to facilitate building works. Consequently building owners have certain rights including access onto neighbouring property to carry out building works / erect scaffolding etc. Darren Frias-Robles MRICS is an expert party wall surveyor . He is the Wessex branch chairman and national council member of the Pyramus and Thisbe Club ‘The organization for professionals specializing in party wall matters’

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