Free Party Wall Notice Templates

1. Party Structure Notice (section 2 works)

Use it when: cutting into, raising, underpinning, thickening, repairing or demolishing a shared wall or structure — steels for a loft, chimney breast removal, underpinning. Minimum notice: 2 months.

To [adjoining owner — note 4], of [adjoining owner’s main address — note 5]. [Date — note 7]. Dear [name, or Sir or Madam — note 8],

As the owner/s of [your address — note 3] which is adjacent to your premises at [the neighbouring address — note 6] I/we [your full name/s — note 1] of [your correspondence address — note 2] notify you that in accordance with our rights under section 2 of the Party Wall etc Act 1996 I/we intend to carry out building works.

The proposed works are: [full description of the works — note 17]. The proposed works do / do not involve special foundations[if they do, attach plans, sections and construction details — note 17].

I/we intend to start works on [date after the 2-month notice period — note 10] [or on the earlier date of [date] with your written agreement].

If you are content for the works to go ahead as proposed please complete, sign and return the attached letter [based on example letters 2 or 3 — note 12] within 14 days of receiving this letter. If you do not confirm in writing that you are content for the work to go ahead as proposed we will be “in dispute” under the Act.

In the event of any dispute between us under the Act, would you be willing to agree to the appointment of an “Agreed Surveyor”? If the answer is yes I suggest using [surveyor’s name and contact details — note 13] but would be happy to receive your alternative proposal. If the answer is no, please let me know whom you would appoint as your surveyor.

Yours sincerely — [building owner’s signature/s (all joint owners) — note 15]

Official version: Example letter 1 — Party Structure Notice (ODT).

2. Line of Junction Notice — new wall astride the boundary (section 1)

Use it when: you want to build a new party wall sitting on the boundary line itself, which needs your neighbour’s written consent. Minimum notice: 1 month.

To [adjoining owner — note 4], of [adjoining owner’s main address — note 5]. [Date — note 7]. Dear [name, or Sir or Madam — note 8],

As the owner/s of [your address — note 3] which is adjacent to your premises at [the neighbouring address — note 6] I/we [your full name/s — note 1] of [your correspondence address — note 2] notify you that in accordance with our rights under section 1 of the Party Wall etc Act 1996 I/we intend to build at the Line of Junction between our properties.

I/we would, with your written permission, like to build a new wall as a party wall astride the boundary. If you are content please complete, sign and return the attached letter [based on example letter 5 — note 12] within 14 days. If I/we do not receive your written permission or you dissent, the wall will be built wholly on my/our own land up to the boundary line.

The proposed works are: [description of the wall — height, length, materials — note 16]. I/we intend to start works on [date after the 1-month notice period — note 10] [or on the earlier date of [date] with your written agreement].

[Only if applicable:] Under the right given by section 1(6) of the Party Wall etc Act it is intended to put projecting foundations under your land. [Only if applicable:] Under section 7(4), with your written permission, I wish to lay special foundations extending under your land.

In the event of any dispute between us under the Act, would you be willing to agree to the appointment of an “Agreed Surveyor”? If the answer is yes I suggest using [surveyor’s name and contact details — note 13] but would be happy to receive your alternative proposal. If the answer is no, please let me know whom you would appoint as your surveyor.

Yours sincerely — [building owner’s signature/s (all joint owners) — note 15]

Official version: Example letter 4 — Line of Junction Notice — new wall astride the boundary (ODT).

3. Line of Junction Notice — new wall wholly on your own land (section 1)

Use it when: you are building a new wall up to (but not on) the boundary — consent is not required, but notice is. Minimum notice: 1 month.

To [adjoining owner — note 4], of [adjoining owner’s main address — note 5]. [Date — note 7]. Dear [name, or Sir or Madam — note 8],

As the owner/s of [your address — note 3] which is adjacent to your premises at [the neighbouring address — note 6] I/we [your full name/s — note 1] of [your correspondence address — note 2] notify you that in accordance with our rights under section 1 of the Party Wall etc Act 1996 I/we intend to build at the Line of Junction between our properties.

The new wall will be built wholly on my/our own land up to the boundary line. The proposed works are: [description of the wall — note 16].

[Only if applicable:] Under the right given by section 1(6) of the Party Wall etc Act it is intended to put projecting foundations under your land. [Only if applicable:] Under section 7(4), with your written permission, I wish to lay special foundations extending under your land.

I/we intend to start works on [date after the 1-month notice period — note 10] [or on the earlier date of [date] with your written agreement].

In the event of any dispute between us under the Act, would you be willing to agree to the appointment of an “Agreed Surveyor”? If the answer is yes I suggest using [surveyor’s name and contact details — note 13] but would be happy to receive your alternative proposal. If the answer is no, please let me know whom you would appoint as your surveyor.

Yours sincerely — [building owner’s signature/s (all joint owners) — note 15]

Official version: Example letter 6 — Line of Junction Notice — new wall wholly on your own land (ODT).

4. Three/Six-Metre Notice — excavation (section 6)

Use it when: foundations, drainage or a basement within 3 metres of a neighbouring structure and deeper than its foundations, or within 6 metres under the 45-degree rule. Minimum notice: 1 month.

To [adjoining owner — note 4], of [adjoining owner’s main address — note 5]. [Date — note 7]. Dear [name, or Sir or Madam — note 8],

As the owner/s of [your address — note 3] which is adjacent to your premises at [the neighbouring address — note 6] I/we [your full name/s — note 1] of [your correspondence address — note 2] notify you that in accordance with our rights under either section 6(1) of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 that I/we intend to build within 3 metres of your building and to a lower level than the bottom of your foundations, or section 6(2) that I/we intend to build within 6 metres of your building and to a level below a line drawn at 45° downwards towards my adjacent land from the bottom of your foundations, by carrying out the works detailed below.

The proposed works are: [description of the excavation and works — note 18]. The accompanying plans and sections show the site of the proposed building and the excavation depth proposed — the Act requires these drawings.

I/we do / do not propose to underpin or otherwise strengthen in order to safeguard the foundations of your property.

I/we intend to start works on [date after the 1-month notice period — note 10] [or on the earlier date of [date] with your written agreement].

If you are content for the works to go ahead as proposed please complete, sign and return the attached letter [based on example letters 9 or 10 — note 12] within 14 days of receiving this letter. If you do not confirm in writing we will be “in dispute” under the Act.

In the event of any dispute between us under the Act, would you be willing to agree to the appointment of an “Agreed Surveyor”? If the answer is yes I suggest using [surveyor’s name and contact details — note 13] but would be happy to receive your alternative proposal. If the answer is no, please let me know whom you would appoint as your surveyor.

Yours sincerely — [building owner’s signature/s (all joint owners) — note 15]

Official version: Example letter 8 — 3/6 Metre Notice (excavation) (ODT).