Neighbourly Matters

Keeping projects compliant and relationships intact

Neighbourly matters is an umbrella term used to describe professional services that manage the impact of building works on neighbouring properties. These services typically include:

Party Wall Matters
Managing rights and obligations under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, including notices, awards, and dispute resolution.

Boundary Disputes
Identifying, interpreting, and resolving disagreements over boundary lines, often involving Land Registry plans and site inspections.

Rights of Light
Assessing whether a development affects a neighbour’s legal right to natural light and advising on mitigation or compensation.

Daylight & Sunlight Assessments
Technical studies (often using BRE 209 guidance) to evaluate overshadowing or loss of daylight caused by new developments.

Access to Neighbouring Land
Advising on legal access routes for construction (e.g., scaffolding, crane oversail, hoarding), sometimes requiring licences or agreements.

Oversail & Crane Licences
Negotiating permissions where construction equipment crosses into neighbouring airspace.

Impact Assessments for New Developments
Early-stage reviews to identify risks to neighbours and reduce planning or legal challenges.

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