We have drawings and approval for our rear extension, and are in the process of drafting the party wall agreement. Our adjoining neighbour has raised a concern that the parapet wall facing his property is 5-6 bricks high, and in order to sign the the party wall agreement he wants this removed right up to the lead flashings.
Can someone explain whether this is advisable to do? Is it in our interests to keep that parapet wall? Is it in his rights to demand it in order to sign the party wall agreement? We have a joint party wall surveyor, but I am worried the party wall agreement won't be issued if we don't agree to remove the parapet wall that our architect has drawn. Of course, If it's non essential we would be happy to remove it in order to keep our neighbour on side. Our architect has advised us not to remove it but wasn't clear about why.
Can someone explain whether this is advisable to do? Is it in our interests to keep that parapet wall? Is it in his rights to demand it in order to sign the party wall agreement? We have a joint party wall surveyor, but I am worried the party wall agreement won't be issued if we don't agree to remove the parapet wall that our architect has drawn. Of course, If it's non essential we would be happy to remove it in order to keep our neighbour on side. Our architect has advised us not to remove it but wasn't clear about why.