Hello forum members, thank you for reading this post.
I was hoping if someone could help.
We are building a rear extension and my neighbours have signed and consented to the line of junction, party wall, and excavation notices as its a semi detached property. She has sent us an acknowledgement letter confirming she is consenting to the proposed work and consented to all 3 notices.
Despite sending all the documents and drawings which were submitted to planning and building control before securing approval, she is asking for more drawings to be made and proposals to be drawn up before the work to be started.
The wall is going to be solely on our land and will not go on her property. The wall will be separated by existing fence by a few inches.
The neighbours have asked me to submit the following before the work starts
1. Section Drawing detailing the level difference between both properties. (I do not understand, if we are building entirely on our land why is it required) neither building control or planning officers asked for it prior to their approval. I will have to pay the architect separately again to prepare extra set of drawings.
2. Neighbour wants us to submit proposals to her to ensure stability of her sun longe and patio in temporary and permanent condition
3. Proposal to ensure the spread of foundation does not encroach her property.
4. A meeting with a project manager and contractor to discuss appropriate works as referred to in the party wall act 199 part 2 points 5 & 30 along other points arising (which she has not mentioned in her acknowledgement letter.)
I am OK with point 4. However the first 3 points will cost me additional money to be prepared and wondering if there is any law that requires me to send the above 3 prior to commencing the work or do I just send her the letter thanking for her support and advise her that these are not required by law or party wall act to be provided as the wall is solely on our property (about 5-10 inches away from our fence) and chat with builders will ensure to lay her worries to bed including builders insurance will be in place to ensure that if a damage is done to her property, it will be rectified by the builders and as per legal requirements set out in the party wall act 1999.
I am also going to appoint an independent surveyor to examine the condition of the property and a schedule drawn up for our peace of mind.
Many thanks in advance for your help
Lk.
I was hoping if someone could help.
We are building a rear extension and my neighbours have signed and consented to the line of junction, party wall, and excavation notices as its a semi detached property. She has sent us an acknowledgement letter confirming she is consenting to the proposed work and consented to all 3 notices.
Despite sending all the documents and drawings which were submitted to planning and building control before securing approval, she is asking for more drawings to be made and proposals to be drawn up before the work to be started.
The wall is going to be solely on our land and will not go on her property. The wall will be separated by existing fence by a few inches.
The neighbours have asked me to submit the following before the work starts
1. Section Drawing detailing the level difference between both properties. (I do not understand, if we are building entirely on our land why is it required) neither building control or planning officers asked for it prior to their approval. I will have to pay the architect separately again to prepare extra set of drawings.
2. Neighbour wants us to submit proposals to her to ensure stability of her sun longe and patio in temporary and permanent condition
3. Proposal to ensure the spread of foundation does not encroach her property.
4. A meeting with a project manager and contractor to discuss appropriate works as referred to in the party wall act 199 part 2 points 5 & 30 along other points arising (which she has not mentioned in her acknowledgement letter.)
I am OK with point 4. However the first 3 points will cost me additional money to be prepared and wondering if there is any law that requires me to send the above 3 prior to commencing the work or do I just send her the letter thanking for her support and advise her that these are not required by law or party wall act to be provided as the wall is solely on our property (about 5-10 inches away from our fence) and chat with builders will ensure to lay her worries to bed including builders insurance will be in place to ensure that if a damage is done to her property, it will be rectified by the builders and as per legal requirements set out in the party wall act 1999.
I am also going to appoint an independent surveyor to examine the condition of the property and a schedule drawn up for our peace of mind.
Many thanks in advance for your help
Lk.
