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Summary: The Party Wall Act 1966. Sharing a wall or boundary with neighbours.
THE PARTY WALL ACT 1996
We get many questions regarding working close to, or on the boundary between properties; can I use my neighbours wall as part of my extension? etc. There are rules and regulations for this and most are covered by the party wall act of 1996.
On July 1st 1997 The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 came into force . Based on Part VI of the London Building Acts (Amendment) Act 1939, it was presented by the earl of Lytton as a Private Members Bill.
If you are planning to carry out building work which may involve:
- work on an existing wall shared with another property
- building on the boundary with a neighbouring property
- excavating near an adjoining building
Then you must reach agreement with the neighbours concerned. Please remember that just by reaching an agreement with them, the need for planning permission and building regulations still exists.
The Act introduces a framework by which disputes in relation to excavations and other works near boundaries or neighbouring buildings. Anyone who proposes to work which may be affected by the party wall act, must give adjoining owners notice of their intentions. This notice applies even when the work will not go beyond the centre line of the division of the properties. The Act also provides, where there are disputes over this work, for the resolution of the disputes.
Some excellent help in relation to the Act, is set out clearly on the website of the Office Of The Deputy Prime Minister (OPDM) at the following link
http://www.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts1996/1996040.htm
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