Party wall surveyor in Tamworth and Lichfield

Keep planning approval and party wall procedure separate

For building work in Tamworth or Lichfield, planning drawings can be a useful starting point, but they may omit the structural details needed for party wall notices. An approved rear extension does not establish the depth of the new foundation or authorise cutting into a shared wall. Ask the designer for the construction information that explains those operations. If the project is in a listed building or conservation area, the separate planning and consent requirements also need attention.

What to send for a Tamworth and Lichfield enquiry

• Send the current drawings rather than a superseded planning revision.
• List the proposed operations affecting a shared wall.
• Confirm the planned start date and whether structural design is complete.

Include the property address, the intended start date and any notices, responses or awards already issued. We advise in Tamworth, Lichfield. This is a service coverage page; it does not claim a separate office in each town.

Does planning permission replace a party wall award?

No. Planning approval and the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 serve different purposes. Whether a notice or award is needed depends on the proposed work and the response to the relevant notice, rather than the grant of planning permission.

Choose the right party wall service

If you are carrying out work, our building owner service starts with identifying the notifiable operations and relevant adjoining owners. If you have received a notice, our adjoining owner service can help you understand the proposal and your response options.

Where a dispute arises under the Act, the owners can consider an agreed surveyor or separate appointments. A party wall award records the relevant statutory decisions and conditions; it is not the same as planning permission.

Fees and timing

See our party wall fees and guidance for the published service prices, shown + VAT where applicable. Confirm the scope for the particular project before appointing. The notice period and time needed for a response or award depend on the provision used and the circumstances. Allow time for the process before arranging the relevant works.

Useful reading before you appoint

• Read the guide relevant to this project
• When to serve party wall notices
• Guidance for building owners
• Guidance for adjoining owners

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