Party Wall

Party Wall notices, agreements, and awards for compliant construction

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The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 requires you to notify neighbouring owners before carrying out certain types of building work. This includes extensions, loft conversions, chimney removals, underpinning, and any work affecting shared walls or boundaries.

Planning World prepares and serves Party Wall Notices, manages neighbour responses, and produces legally compliant Party Wall Awards — ensuring your project can proceed without delay or dispute.

When you need Party Wall services

You must follow the Party Wall Act if your project involves:

Cutting into a party wall (e.g., inserting steel beams)
Removing a chimney breast attached to a shared wall
Excavating within 3–6 metres of a neighbour’s foundations
Building on or near the boundary line
Loft conversions involving steel beams or structural changes
Extensions requiring new foundations
Basement works or underpinning
Raising, thickening, or altering a shared wall

If your work affects a shared structure or boundary, Party Wall procedures are mandatory.

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What your Party Wall package includes

A complete Party Wall service typically includes:

Review of drawings and structural details
Identification of all adjoining owners
Preparation and service of Party Wall Notices
Management of neighbour responses
Schedule of Condition survey
Party Wall Award (legally binding agreement)
Liaison with structural engineers
Ongoing support throughout the works
Post‑construction checks (if required)

All documents comply with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.

Our process

A clear, legally compliant workflow:

Assessment of your project We review your drawings and confirm which notices are required.
Serving Party Wall Notices We prepare and serve notices to all adjoining owners.
Neighbour responses We manage consents, dissent notices, and surveyor appointments.
Schedule of Condition We record the neighbour’s property condition before works begin.
Party Wall Award We prepare a legally binding agreement covering access, working hours, methods, and protections.
Support during construction We remain available to resolve issues and conduct post‑work inspections.

Fees

Typical fees start from:

£95–£195 per Party Wall Notice
£395–£695 for a Schedule of Condition
£695–£1,295 for a Party Wall Award
£1,295+ for complex or multi‑owner projects

A fixed quote is provided after reviewing your drawings and neighbour layout.

Borough‑specific considerations

Party Wall matters vary depending on building age, density, and construction type. We specialise in:

London boroughs — terraced housing, basements, loft conversions
Kensington & Chelsea — heritage buildings, complex structural interfaces
Westminster — mixed‑use buildings and shared structural elements
Camden — Victorian terraces, chimney removals, roof alterations
Lancashire authorities — semi‑detached and detached properties with boundary works
Conservation areas — sensitive structural changes and heritage considerations

Your Party Wall strategy is tailored to your building type and borough.

Common mistakes to avoid

Projects often face delays or disputes when:

Notices are not served correctly
Neighbours are not identified properly
Structural details are missing or unclear
Schedules of Condition are skipped
Work begins before an Award is agreed
Homeowners assume Party Wall doesn’t apply

Planning World ensures full compliance and smooth neighbour relations.

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Why choose Planning World

- Legally compliant Party Wall Notices and Awards
- Coordination with structural engineers and architects
- Fast turnaround for urgent projects
- Clear communication with neighbours
- Borough‑specific expertise
- Transparent pricing and professional guidance

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Only if a neighbour dissents or requests one — but notices are always required.

Yes, but errors can invalidate the process. Professional service is recommended.

After 14 days, they are deemed to have dissented, and an Award is required.

No — the Act allows the work, but sets conditions to protect both parties.

Typically 4–8 weeks, depending on neighbour responses.

Ready to start the Party Wall process?

Book a consultation and we’ll review your drawings, confirm which notices you need, and manage the entire Party Wall process from start to finish.

Ready to start the Party Wall process?

Book a consultation and we’ll review your drawings, confirm which notices you need, and manage the entire Party Wall process from start to finish.