Building Owner Party Wall Guidance

1. Section 1 Notice – Line of Junction Notice Required when: You plan to build a new wall up to or along the boundary line. You propose to build a wall astride the boundary (a party fence wall), subject to neighbour’s consent. 📌 Notice period: At least 1 month before...

Adjoining Owner Party Wall Guidance

If your neighbour is planning works that affect a party wall, a new wall on or up to the boundary, or excavation within 3 metres of your property, they are legally required to serve you with a Party Wall Notice before works begin. As the Adjoining Owner, you must...

FAQ on Responding to Party Wall Notices

Property owners in England and Wales will likely be familiar with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. This legislation is designed to prevent and resolve disputes between neighbours when building work is planned near a shared boundary or structure. If your neighbour intends...

20 Second Read: Party Wall Act

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 sets out the legal framework that Building Owners must follow when planning certain types of work that could affect neighbouring properties. Under the Act, a formal Party Wall Notice must be served if the proposed works involve: Building...