If an owner wishes to undertake works that fall within the remit of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 then it is their statutory duty to inform their neighbour(s) by serving a party wall notice.
DO YOU INTEND TO CARRY OUT WORK WHICH INVOLVES: ?
● Work on an existing wall, ceiling or floor structure shared with another property?
● Building on or at the boundary with another property?
● Excavating near a neighbouring building or structure?
If you’ve answered yes to any of the above then the Act does apply, and you must take action.