Project Types
Party wall project types we help property owners navigate
Crown Party Wall Surveyors handles all types of party wall matters, from serving notices and preparing schedules of condition to issuing awards and resolving disputes between building owners and adjoining owners.
Real Project Context
Every project type is tied to the building works that trigger party wall requirements
The project types on this site are framed around the real building works that trigger party wall obligations, helping property owners understand when a surveyor is needed and what the process involves.
How projects are framed
Understanding which building works require a party wall notice
A property owner planning an extension, loft conversion, or basement excavation needs to know whether the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies. The goal is to connect each project type to the party wall process most likely to be relevant.
Party wall notices for extensions
Rear, side return, and wraparound extensions near a boundary or party wall require formal notice under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
Notices for basement excavations
Excavations within three or six metres of an adjoining property's foundations trigger statutory notice requirements and surveyor involvement.
Loft conversion party wall matters
Loft conversions involving work to a shared wall, raising the height of a party wall, or cutting into a party structure require proper notice and an award.
Schedules of condition
A photographic and written record of the adjoining owner's property taken before works begin, protecting both parties in the event of a dispute.
Party wall awards
A legally binding document prepared by the appointed surveyor or surveyors setting out the rights and responsibilities of both the building owner and the adjoining owner.
Party wall agreements
Where adjoining owners consent to proposed works, a written agreement can be reached without the need for a formal award, saving time and cost.
Every party wall matter starts with a different situation, whether you are the building owner planning works near a boundary or the adjoining owner who has received a notice. Crown Party Wall Surveyors guides both parties through the statutory process with clarity and fairness.
If you are unsure whether your building works require a party wall notice, we can assess the situation and advise on the correct statutory route. The goal is to keep your project on track without unnecessary delay.
Our focus
Every project type is built around helping property owners meet their party wall obligations
We prioritise clear, practical party wall advice that answers real questions about notices, timelines, surveyor appointments, and awards. The aim is to help you move forward with confidence and compliance.
Official guidance
Official guidance for residential project types
Different residential project types are governed by different planning and building regulation rules. The Planning Portal publishes guidance for common householder projects including extensions, loft conversions, and garage conversions, covering both planning permission requirements and building regulation compliance. GOV.UK provides the Approved Documents that set the technical standards for construction. Understanding the official framework for your specific project type helps ensure the right drawings and applications are prepared from the outset.
Common householder projects
Planning guidance organised by project type — extensions, loft conversions, outbuildings, and more.
Building control applications overview
How to submit building regulation applications for residential projects.
GOV.UK Approved Documents
The full set of Approved Documents that set technical standards for construction in England.
Permitted development rights
Check which projects can proceed without a full planning application.
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Property and boundary contexts across project types
Typical residential property, boundary, and documentation context for the project types we routinely advise on. Captions describe the kind of context shown — not specific Crown Party Wall projects.
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If your building works require a party wall notice, or if you have received one from a neighbour, we can advise on the right surveyor appointment and help you through the process.