Neighbour’s extension

[Tin Pot]

Cyclechat for this kind of advice, I know, I know.

Neighbour is doing a kitchen extension which aim okay with. Saw the plans about nine months ago, haven’t objected to the planning permission. Extension means putting foundations on my property then putting the fence back where it was.

Work has started - shouldn’t I have met a surveyor by now?

I would have thought some assurance that they’re doing everything right is required.

 

[User6179]

Cyclechat for this kind of advice, I know, I know.

Neighbour is doing a kitchen extension which aim okay with. Saw the plans about nine months ago, haven’t objected to the planning permission. Extension means putting foundations on my property then putting the fence back where it was.

Work has started - shouldn’t I have met a surveyor by now?

I would have thought some assurance that they’re doing everything right is required.

I am in Scotland so does not apply to me but should you not have a party wall agreement in place before building work starts in England?!

 

[Levo-Lon]

I was under the impression they cant do that.
Must be built inside their boundary.
I had too.
Then we both made a double and i have 4 brick skins now on the original kitchen extension party wall.
And standard double for the first floor.

Check drawing and planning

 

[PK99]

Cyclechat for this kind of advice, I know, I know.

Neighbour is doing a kitchen extension which aim okay with. Saw the plans about nine months ago, haven’t objected to the planning permission. Extension means putting foundations on my property then putting the fence back where it was.

Work has started - shouldn’t I have met a surveyor by now?

I would have thought some assurance that they’re doing everything right is required.

For that sort of work I'd be looking to see a formal Party Wall agreement.

 

[Tin Pot]

For that sort of work I'd be looking to see a formal Party Wall agreement.

We’re not sharing the wall, it’s just the foundation that crosses into mine. Does that matter?

 

[classic33]

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/party-wall-etc-act-1996-guidance

http://www.partywalladvice.com/

 

[postman]

Would it cause problems if in so many years you decide to sell and move,would the new owners have a right to complain.

 

[midlife]

Not sure I'd like the neighbour's foundations on my property.......

 

[User6179]

If the foundations are in your garden chances are the eaves will also be in your garden.

 

[Cycleops]

Work has started - shouldn’t I have met a surveyor by now?

I would have thought some assurance that they’re doing everything right is required.

As I remember the work has to be signed off at certain stages by a Council Building Inspector.

 

[Beebo]

the Problem is that foundations are wider than the walls, so if the neighbour builds up to the boundary the foundations should be built in such a way that they do not enter your land.

If you want to build a wall along that boundary you can’t now because the neighbours foundations are in the way.

You need to consult a party wall surveyor asap and the neighbor is obliged to pay his fees.

 

[Beebo]

They can access your land to dig the foundation trench but the actual foundations should not encroach into your land.

 

[Drago]

If someone wanted to dig holes on my property I would happily let them do so, in exchange for money.

 

[raleighnut]

I'd keep an eye on where the builders put the wall, not unheard of to nick a bit of next-doors unless the boundary is clearly marked.

 

[classic33]

I'd keep an eye on where the builders put the wall, not unheard of to nick a bit of next-doors unless the boundary is clearly marked.

Should be covered in the plans submitted and any amendments.