A party wall notice is a formal way to tell an adjoining owner about certain works covered by the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. For straightforward projects, you may be able to prepare and serve it yourself. The government publishes free example letters.
Which template should I use?
The correct template depends on the work. Existing party structure works are generally notified using a section 3 party structure notice. A new wall astride a boundary may require a section 1(2) notice; a new wall wholly on your side of the boundary may require a section 1(5) notice. Excavations may require a section 6 notice with accompanying plans.
What needs to be included?
- The building owner's full name and correspondence address (all joint owners should be named).
- The address where work is proposed and the relevant adjoining property.
- A sufficiently detailed description of the proposed work.
- The intended date the work will begin, following the applicable notice period.
- Supporting drawings where the law requires them.
Can I use a generated notice?
A generated letter can make it easier to organise information, but no software can know every legal or technical feature of a property. Make sure you understand which owners must be notified, whether plans are needed and how the notice should be served.
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