by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorised
Snapshot In 2018, building works were carried out at a home in Dagenham without serving any Party Wall etc. Act 1996 notices on the neighbours. Damage was alleged, surveyors became involved anyway, and an “award” was issued—only for the courts to later hold that,...
by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorised
When does Section 6 apply? Excavation becomes notifiable under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 if either of these tests is met: The 3-metre test (s.6(1)) You propose to excavate within 3 metres (measured horizontally) of any part of an Adjoining Owner’s building or...
by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Article
Construction next door can be stressful. Clear rules on when and how noisy work happens make life easier for everyone. This guide explains typical local authority hours, how Party Wall Awards can control the time and manner of notifiable works, who actually enforces...
by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Article
Section 1 of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 deals with new walls at the line of junction (the boundary). There are two common routes: s.1(2): Build astride the boundary (half on each owner’s land) — requires the Adjoining Owner’s written consent. s.1(5): Build a new...
by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorised
Once you’ve confirmed your works are notifiable under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, the next step is making sure you serve valid Party Wall Notices on every Adjoining Owner. Using Templates: A Good Start—If Done Properly The UK Government provides example Party Wall...
