Raising the party wall

What does the Party Wall Act say?

The Building Owner wishes to raise the full width of the party wall in brick, adding another storey and roof (planning permission has been granted).

The Adjoining Owner’s dormer has been built up to the middle of the party wall, creating a clash with the proposal.

The Building Owner intends to remove the tiles and battens of the Adjoining Owner’s dormer cheek in order to raise the party wall in brick.

Clash!!!

Does the Building Owner have the right to do this, or do they have to build around the dormer?

The short answer is YES—the Building Owner has the right to rebuild the party wall in brick.

However, they must follow the party wall process and take full responsibility for it, acknowledging that there are risks involved.

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