by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorised
It’s a little-known fact that a building owner’s contractors have rights of access under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Most of the time, access works smoothly with a bit of notice and neighbourly courtesy. But what if the Adjoining Owner refuses, isn’t available, or...
by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorised
It’s easy to see the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 as bureaucracy. In reality, the Act was designed to enable well-planned building works while protecting neighbours. Used properly, it gives you rights you wouldn’t otherwise have—and helps you deliver a better project with...
by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorised
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 enables building works that might affect shared structures or neighbouring land to proceed without unnecessary inconvenience to the Adjoining Owner. It does this by setting a simple framework of notice, response, and expert determination....
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 | 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...
