Party Wall Notices

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Why have I received a Party Wall Notice?

If you’ve received a Party Wall Notice, it means your neighbour is planning to carry out building work to a party wall or close proximity to your property.

Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, they are legally required to notify you before starting certain types of construction.

These works are classed as ‘notifiable’ under the Act and often include projects such as extensions, loft conversions, and basement excavations.

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Types of Notifiable Works:

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Excavation within 3 or 6 meters of your property

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Cutting into the shared Party Wall

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Removal of a chimney breast

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Increase/decrease the height of a Party Wall

Need help serving a Party Wall Notice?

Serving a valid Party Wall Notice is the first step in complying with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 and getting it right is crucial.

At Hudson, we can assist with the drafting and service of Party Wall Notices on your behalf. After reviewing your proposed building project, our experienced surveyors will advise which Notices are required to ensure full compliance with the Act.

An incorrect or incomplete Party Wall Notice can cause unnecessary delays, disputes, or even make the notice invalid. Our experts make sure it’s done correctly the first time, saving you time, stress, and potential cost. We’ll happily review your plans and provide a no-obligation quotation.

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Our Party Wall Notice Services Include:

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Expert review of your proposed works to identify which parts of the Act apply.

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Preparation and service of valid Party Wall Notices to adjoining owners.

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Guidance on responses and what to do if a neighbour consents or dissents.

Replying to a Party Wall Notice

We’re experts in representing Adjoining Owners who’ve received a Party Wall Notice.

Consenting to the Party Wall Notice

As an adjoining owner you have a number of options available when acknowledging the Party Wall Notice. You can either 'Consent' or 'Dissent' to the proposed works.

In consenting to the Party Wall Notice, there is no requirement for Party Wall Surveyors to be appointed, and your neighbour can continue with their proposed works.

Important: It’s important to note that by consenting to the proposed works, no formal Party Wall Agreement will be prepared. This agreement, drafted by surveyors, outlines how the works should be carried out, often referred to as the ‘timing and manner’ of the works, to help minimise the risk of disputes or damage. If you choose to consent, it’s best to have a Schedule of Condition completed to record your property’s condition before any work starts.

Dissenting to the Party Wall Notice

If you choose to dissent to a Party Wall Notice, it simply means you want to make sure a surveyor is appoint to represent your interest. You can either appoint an Agreed Surveyor (one surveyor acting for both parties) or your own surveyor.

Dissenting doesn’t stop your neighbour’s project, it just ensures that qualified surveyors are involved to agree how the work should be carried out in line with the parameters of the Act, ensuring the rights and responsibilities are highlighted by way of a Party Wall Agreement.

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