Legal or procedural basis
Party Wall etc. Act 1996, principally sections 1, 2 and 6.
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Party Wall Applicability Review
An early review of drawings, ownership and neighbouring structures to identify whether sections 1, 2 or 6 may apply.
Service overview
What this service covers.
Owners, architects and contractors who need a clear route before work or tendering begins.
A project name alone does not decide whether the Act applies. The review tests the actual design against shared structures, the line of junction, neighbouring foundations and the ownership interests that may have to be notified.
When this service may be relevant
- You are preparing an extension, loft conversion, basement or structural alteration.
- An architect or contractor is unsure which sections of the Act may apply.
- You need a notice and programme strategy before tendering or starting work.
Who this is for
Owners, architects and contractors who need a clear route before work or tendering begins.
How the instruction is approached
A clear route, matched to the facts.
The Act’s requirements and any boundary procedure depend on the actual documents, ownership and site relationships. These are the usual working stages.
- 01
Check the facts
Review the drawings, ownership interests, neighbouring structures and intended start date before deciding which notice route is relevant.
- 02
Prepare the documents
Describe the work accurately, attach the information required for that notice type and identify every owner who may need to be notified.
- 03
Serve and record
Serve the notice by an authorised method, retain evidence of service and track the statutory response and notice periods.
Questions about Party Wall Applicability Review
Useful context before you instruct.
General information only. Advice on a particular property requires the relevant documents and facts.
01Can you decide from planning drawings alone?
Sometimes the likely route is clear, but structural details, foundation levels and ownership information may still be needed before a reliable conclusion can be given.
02Is this the same as serving a notice?
No. The review identifies the likely requirements. Notice preparation and service are a separate step once the information and affected owners are confirmed.
Authoritative references
Further reading
These public sources support the general explanations on this page. They do not replace advice on the facts of a particular property.
Party Wall Applicability Review
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Describe the work, notice or concern and tell us which drawings or documents you already have. You do not need to decide the statutory route before contacting the team.
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