Planning & regulations

Boundaries, Neighbours and Party Walls

Building near a boundary is normal in Yorkshire terraces and semis. Four practical points prevent almost every dispute we hear about.

Overhang

Nothing should oversail the boundary — not the gutter, not the roof edge, not the fascia. Setting the frame back slightly is the simple answer.

Water from your roof must not discharge onto a neighbouring property. That is why the discharge point is agreed at survey.

Leave enough space to clean and inspect your own structure without needing to enter next door.

Fixing into a shared wall may engage party wall procedures. Where that is a possibility, we will say so and you should take your own advice.

Can I fix to a boundary wall I share?

Possibly, but it may require agreement with the adjoining owner. Take advice before ordering.

How close to the fence can posts go?

Close, provided nothing oversails and you retain access. The survey sets the exact line.

Do I need to tell my neighbours?

Not legally in most cases, but a conversation before work starts is worth more than any drawing.

What about shading a neighbour's garden?

Worth considering at design stage — height and position can usually be adjusted.

We'll set out post positions with boundaries in mind at survey.

Get a free, no-obligation quote. Email a photo of the area plus your preferred width, projection and operation type — and we'll do the rest.