East Dulwich is a hive of residents improving their homes. Sometimes these improvements cause neighbours problems and even distress.

When such works take place within 3 metres (10 foot) of a neighbours garden or property a Party Wall Notice should be agreed between both parties.

I’ve just been given suggested formal wording a neighbour should write to neighbours improving. Hope you find it useful.

“I understand that you have submitted Planning Drawings to the Council for works to your property, both to the grounds level and loft.

I refer only to the proposed extension at the rear of your property and believe this could come under the Party Wall Act. I have taken advice and understand this if this is the vase that by law you are required to issue Party Wall Notices to myself as an immediately adjoining owner. There are other aspect to the Act other than just work affecting party wall and I further understand that the Notices may cover Excavation Works within 3 metres of an adjoining property and building up to the boundary ( a Line of Junction Notice).

I  the latter arises at all then the Notices must be service to me with the Planning Drawings showing the works.

If you do not comply with the above prior to the works starting on the site then I further understand that I can issue you with an injunction to prevent the works starting before issuing the Notices. Such legal costs will be recoverable from you though the courts including such other necessary costs.

I look forward to hearing from you concerning the above and of course also should you consider the scheme does not require such notices then please clarify this.

Yours sincerely“