Do I Need a Party Wall Notice for an Extension?
An extension may require notice because of the boundary position, work to a party structure or the depth and distance of new foundations.
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Long-form answers to the questions owners and neighbours actually ask—grounded in the Act and official guidance, without unnecessary legal fog.
Loft Conversions and the Party Wall Act: When Is Notice Required?
Loft work commonly requires notice where beams bear into a party wall, the wall is raised or shared chimney structures are altered.
Read guideParty Wall Surveyor Costs in London: Fees, VAT and Who Pays
There is no statutory fee scale. Cost depends on the service, complexity, number of owners and whether matters are settled by one or two surveyors.
Read guideI've Received a Party Wall Notice: What Are My Options?
You can consent, agree to one surveyor or appoint your own surveyor. Before responding, check what the notice covers and when the 14-day period ends.
Read guideWhat Happens When a Neighbour Does Not Respond to a Party Wall Notice?
For relevant section 2 and section 6 notices, silence after 14 days can create a deemed dispute. It does not amount to consent.
Read guideParty Wall Notice, Agreement and Award: What Is the Difference?
A notice starts the statutory process, written consent records that there is no present dispute, and an award settles matters when surveyors are appointed.
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These guides explain the procedure in plain English. For the official framework, use the current government booklet and the legislation itself.