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Can my Neighbour build an extension on the boundary line?
In general, your neighbour only has the right to build up to the boundary line (line of junction) between the two properties but there are circumstances when they can legitimately build on your land. You can give consent for them to build a new party wall and foundations on your land.
Can I attach a conservatory to my Neighbours wall?
If you plan on building your conservatory attached to or close to your neighbour’s wall, you will need to go through the Party Wall Act 1996. That is because the adjoining property is not yours, and you can’t simply build anything you like.
Do conservatories need a party wall agreement?
In summary, a party wall agreement (properly known as a Party Wall Award) is usually required when you intend to excavate near to a neighbouring property, e.g. to lay the foundations for your conservatory or extension.
How close can a Neighbour build to my fence?
How close to my boundary can my Neighbour build? Single story extensions to the side of your property to be no more than four meters in height and no wider than half the original size of the property. For those building a double extension on their property, you cannot go closer than seven meters to the boundary.
How close to my boundary can I build a side extension?
Single story extensions to the side of your property to be no more than four meters in height and no wider than half the original size of the property. For those building a double extension on their property, you cannot go closer than seven meters to the boundary.
Can you have a radiator in a conservatory?
You do not need planning permission to put a radiator in a conservatory. Isolated mains radiators that can be controlled separately from your central heating do not require planning permission and are exempt from heat loss regulations.
Do you need Neighbours permission to build a conservatory?
Rather than apply for Planning Permission, you will need to ensure your conservatory doesn’t negatively impact on the living space of your neighbours. You CAN build a conservatory or single-storey extension without planning permission if: It is a maximum height of 4m high or 3m high (if within 2m of a boundary).
Can I attach something to my Neighbours wall?
Attaching plant pots, lights or anything else to your neighbour’s wall or fence will require permission! If the wall is on the right, then you must ask your neighbour. If you go ahead and attach something, then you can technically be prosecuted for criminal damage, although cases are sporadic.
How tall can a conservatory be to a boundary?
If a conservatory (side or rear) is within two metres of a boundary, maximum eaves height should be no higher than three metres to be permitted development. Besides, how close can you build a conservatory to a boundary?
Can a conservatory be built on the side of a house?
As a general rule of thumb, if the conservatory is less than three metres high, it can be close to the boundary’s edge at the back and the sides. However, it should not cover more than fifty percent of the area that is around the house.
Do you need planning permission for a conservatory?
Conservatory Planning Permission is not required if… You must make sure that the edges of your conservatory do not go beyond the side of the house. The side wall of your conservatory can be in line with the side wall of your property, but must not go beyond that – even by a small amount.
How big of a gap should I leave between my Conservatory and fence?
If you leave a gap of 300mm, sufficient to get around the edge of the conservatory to clean the glass, you are reducing what could be usable interior space by the same amount. Probably for a minimal extra cost. I regularly see a situation where a small gap of 100-150mm has been left between the wall, fence or hedge.