PARTY WALL AGREEMENTS

A party wall agreement is crucial to maintaining positive relations with your adjoining neighbours. Here’s our complete guide to obtaining yours

WORDS: CLAIRE LLOYD, IAN ROCK

A party wall agreement is a must-have for anyone starting a project that affects an adjoining property. In recent years, the planning rules for extensions have been significantly relaxed, but even homes that are extended under Permitted Development rights will still potentially need a party wall agreement. A downside to this relaxed regime is that neighbours may no longer receive notification in advance from planners alerting them to proposed extensions next door. This is where the Party Wall Act comes into play. WHAT ARE PARTY WALL AGREEMENTS? “Party wall agreements ensure that your neighbour doesn't suffer loss or damage to their property due to your project and lets them limit disturbance by influencing working hours and access,” explains Homebuilding & Renovating Director of Content, Michael Holmes. One reason the Party…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, July 2024

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