Building Owner guidance
Planning Building Work? Start the Party Wall Process Early
If your project affects a party structure, boundary line or involves excavation near a neighbouring building, the Act may require formal notice before work begins.
Your Responsibilities as Building Owner
A Building Owner is the person proposing work covered by the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Planning permission and Building Regulations approval do not replace the Party Wall procedure.
Serving the correct notice early gives neighbours time to understand the project and can prevent avoidable delays.
Recommended preparation
- Finalise architectural drawings
- Obtain structural details
- Identify all adjoining owners
- Allow for statutory notice periods
- Do not begin notifiable work prematurely
From Drawings to Consent or Award
Project review
We establish which parts of the Act apply.
Serve notices
The correct document is prepared for each owner.
Neighbour response
The adjoining owner may consent or dissent.
Award if needed
Surveyors agree safeguards before works proceed.
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