Planning & Party Wall Specialist Limited

Planning & Party Wall Specialists are a professional and experienced practice providing Planning Consultant and Party Wall Surveyor services

Planning & Party Wall

Planning & Party Wall Specialists are a professional and experienced practice providing Planning Consultant and Party Wall Surveyor services. Our services are available to the private householders, developers and commercial clients.

We are able to advise and act for you in all aspects of Town & Country Planning and Party wall matters.

We bring to bear a vast experience in both fields.

Our planning consultants expertise allows us to represent you in both contentious and non-contentious planning issues. We regularly prepare and submit planning applications for small and major projects. We appear and speak on your behalf as your planning consultant where a planning application is to be decided by a planning committee. We prepare the case and represent our clients in planning appeals. Where a client approaches us having been served an enforcement notice, we represent the client in negotiations with the local authority to achieve the best result.

Our team of party wall surveyors expertise is applied in advising you whether your proposed works fall under the Party Wall Act. Where your works fall under the Act we will prepare and serve the required notice to the adjoining property owners on your behalf. We will then continue to Act for you as your appointed party wall surveyor steering your works through the intricacies of the Act to ensure that your works are commenced as quickly as possible and with all necessary provisions in place.

If you are served notice by an adjoining owner in regard to works they are proposing, we will advise you and respond to the notice on your behalf as your party wall surveyor. With our long held experience of construction practice and procedures we will work to reduce any risk of damage or disturbance to your property and living environment whilst adjoining works are underway.

We are often called upon to act as Planning consultant and Party wall surveyor as a package, as the two go hand in hand. We are happy to provide individual or joint aspects of our service.

Premier Property Development and Legal Services

Elevating Your Projects with Expert Legal and Planning Support

Planning Services

Our Planning Services are designed to guide you through the complexities of property development with a focus on legal compliance and strategic success. We offer a wide range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each project, ensuring your visions come to life.

Party Wall Services

Our Party Wall Services provide essential support for managing boundaries and building works, ensuring compliance with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.We offer expert advice and practical solutions to prevent disputes and facilitate smooth project progression.

Working Process

Bold Approaches Expert Advice Results that Matter

Initial Consultation

Begin your journey with us through an initial consultation, where our dedicated team of planning and party wall specialists assesses your specific needs. We'll discuss your project's vision, the scope of work, and any potential challenges. Our experts will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the planning process, party wall matters, and how we can tailor our services to ensure your project's success. This step is crucial in laying a solid foundation for a smooth and transparent workflow.

Detailed Planning

Once we've established your requirements, we move on to detailed planning. This involves meticulous preparation of all necessary documentation, including drawings, notices, and schedules. Our specialists employ their extensive knowledge of local and national planning regulations to ensure your project complies with all legal requirements. We also engage with relevant parties, such as neighbours and local authorities, to facilitate a collaborative approach, minimizing delays and fostering goodwill.

Execution and Management

With plans in place, we proceed to the execution and management phase. Our team oversees every aspect of the project, from serving party wall notices to monitoring construction activities. We act as a liaison between you and other stakeholders, ensuring that all works are carried out in accordance with the agreed-upon terms. Our proactive management minimizes the risk of disputes and ensures that your project progresses smoothly towards completion.

Completion and post project review.

The final step brings you to a point of full satisfaction with our comprehensive planning services. We conduct a thorough review of the completed works, ensuring everything aligns with the initial plans and your expectations. Our post-project support includes handling any final agreements and providing you with all the necessary documentation. You can rest assured that our commitment to excellence and client satisfaction will leave you delighted with the outcome of your project.
Each step is designed to be client-centric, ensuring a stress-free experience and the highest standards of service.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions
Concerning Planning and Party Wall Issue

A ‘Party Wall’ stands astride the boundary of land belonging to two (or more) different owners. It could be a wall that is part of one building, separates two or more buildings, or consists of a ‘Party fence wall’. A Party Wall can stand wholly on one owner’s land but be used by two (or more) owners to separate their buildings.

The Party Wall Act 1996 provides a framework for preventing and resolving disputes in relation to Party Walls, Boundary Walls, and excavations near neighbouring buildings. Anyone intending to carry out work (anywhere in England and Wales) of the kinds described by the act must give adjoining owners notice of their intentions.

Yes, if you are doing work to an existing party wall or shared structure, intend to build on or close to the boundary line, or are excavating within 3 metres of a building or structure, you should consider the Party Wall Act and notify your neighbours.

If you are doing structural work to the party wall, or works affecting a ceiling or floor, it is strongly advised to give an appropriate written notice to the adjoining owners and occupiers living above or below your property.

If you plan to carry out building work that affects a party wall, you must serve a party wall notice on your neighbours. The notice should include details of the proposed work and the date you intend to start.

? If you cannot agree with your neighbours over the proposed building works, the party wall surveyor or surveyors will prepare a party wall award. This legal document sets out the rights and obligations of all parties regarding the building works.

You may be committing an offence if you carry out building works that affect a party wall without serving a party wall notice. Your neighbours can take legal action against you to prevent you from continuing the job or seek compensation for any damage caused.

Testimonials

What Clients Say About Us

Matt

Croydon

I have turned to Mike on a couple of occasions over several years. One of the matters was a particularly complicated case, unfolding over a long period of time and involving a large amount of detail. In summary, I found Mike to be goal-focused (keeping a clear eye on what was important), creative in his approach (able to exploit aspects of the planning system) and dogged in his pursuit of the desired outcome (consistently persistent and patient over long time spans). He is easy to work with, flexible and a good communicator and guide. Also fair value! I would use again and would certainly recommend to others!

Deborah

Croydon

Highly Recommend! I was extremely impressed with the highly professional and expert service I received when using this company to secure planning permission for the work to my property and to deal with my party wall agreement.

Our consultant provided excellent advice and secured planning permission for work that we did not think we would be able to do under the planning rules. The party wall matters were dealt with quickly and efficiently. I am very happy to highly recommend this company.

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