Neighbour’s extension

[derrick]

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

YES.

 

[raleighnut]

Should be covered in the plans submitted and any amendments.

Builders sticking to plans.

 

[classic33]

Builders sticking to plans.

Where the boundary is!!

 

[keithmac]

Go and post on DiyNot forum but you should have xx NONE xx of their foundation over your boundary.

I'd tell them to stop asap until you sort it out.

It will be a real mess if you try and sell your house in the future, to be fair it may even make it unsellable if solicitors get involved..

 

[alicat]

Neighbour is trespassing. It's your land both above and below ground.

 

[Drago]

In Japan, you own the land right down to the Earths core.

 

[Cuchilo]

No you wont be meeting anyone involved but no part of the building should be on you property . Allowing access is just you being a nice person .

 

[Levo-Lon]

Go and post on DiyNot forum but you should have xx NONE xx of their foundation over your boundary.

I'd tell them to stop asap until you sort it out.

It will be a real mess if you try and sell your house in the future, to be fair it may even make it unsellable if solicitors get involved..

I post in the garden section as a paving advice giver..good site
I thought I'd seen your name there, i use lonner

 

[Heltor Chasca]

I have this funny feeling that foundations or footings can be on/under your property.

I’ll do my best to find the source of that. I used to do retaining walls and fences in a past life. I’ll get squirrelling around.

 

[alicat]

In Japan, you own the land right down to the Earths core.

And you do in the UK.

 

[midlife]

Not sure about the minerals therein though? I do own bit of the moon and mars lol

 

[alicat]

Not sure about the minerals therein though? I do own bit of the moon and mars lol

Unfortunately mineral rights get excluded when most land is conveyed.

Enjoy your bit of the moon, Mars and the sun.

 

[keithmac]

I have this funny feeling that foundations or footings can be on/under your property.

I’ll do my best to find the source of that. I used to do retaining walls and fences in a past life. I’ll get squirrelling around.

I can only see this being the case if a "party wall agreement" had been signed of as said above.

Sounds like it should be nipped in the bud!.

A phone call to Building Control and the Planning office would be my firts port of call in the morning..

 

[pclay]

As already stated, if their foundations are on your property, what would you do if you wanted to dig a flower bed? You couldn't. I would consult building regs dept of the council and/or a solicitor. Stop the works now, a small delay now is better than a lifetime of regret.

 

[Drago]

Time for you to get in there quick and build a garden wall with deep foundations.