I am looking to clarify something related to the party wall act and am hoping someone here would be able to advise.
We are planning on building an extension on the side of our house, and have been given planning permission and building regs approval.
Our neighbour was aware of the work we were wanting to do, and so a few weeks ago we served them with notice in line with the party wall act. They have now decided that they aren't happy with the height of the extension and so won't sign.
I know we are now in dispute, and will need to appoint surveyors to sort this out - but what power would the surveyor have? Would they be able to make us build a shorter building? My understanding is that we have planning for a building of a certain height and its too late for them to object to this.
Our surveyor has talked about a cold flat roof rather than a warm one being used which would save some height, but these seem inferior to me and I dont see why we should alter our plans at this stage and end up with a potentially problematic roof.
Would appreciate some advice as to what the surveyors could and couldnt make us do when they make a Party Wall Act award.
Many Thanks
We are planning on building an extension on the side of our house, and have been given planning permission and building regs approval.
Our neighbour was aware of the work we were wanting to do, and so a few weeks ago we served them with notice in line with the party wall act. They have now decided that they aren't happy with the height of the extension and so won't sign.
I know we are now in dispute, and will need to appoint surveyors to sort this out - but what power would the surveyor have? Would they be able to make us build a shorter building? My understanding is that we have planning for a building of a certain height and its too late for them to object to this.
Our surveyor has talked about a cold flat roof rather than a warm one being used which would save some height, but these seem inferior to me and I dont see why we should alter our plans at this stage and end up with a potentially problematic roof.
Would appreciate some advice as to what the surveyors could and couldnt make us do when they make a Party Wall Act award.
Many Thanks