The Party Wall Act

In addition to obtaining any Building Regulation Approval or Planning Permission, The Party Wall Act also makes you responsible for consulting your neighbours in the following circumstances:

• Building on or astride the boundary line.
• If work directly affects a party wall or other shared structure (but not fences).
• Where excavations could affect the neighbours' foundations.

The intention of the Party Wall Act
Dispute procedures under the Party Wall Act
Download the Party Wall Act 1996 Explanatory Booklet

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