Can a Neighbour take down a boundary fence?

Unless the property owners agree otherwise, fences on a boundary line belong to both owners when both are using the fence. Both owners are responsible for keeping the fence in good repair, and neither may remove it without the other's permission.

Can my neighbor remove boundary fence UK?

Can I remove a neighbour's fence on my property? Under UK law, you will need to legally prove that your neighbours' fence is on your property before you can go about the process of removing the fence.

Can my neighbor build a fence next to my fence?

Yes. Yes, you can build next to your neighbour's fence. As long as you're inside your property line you're fine. One consideration: your posts might have to be staggered relative to the fence posts of the existing fence.

Can my Neighbour build right to my boundary?

The party wall act allows an absolute right to build up to the boundary between you and your neighbour. It also allows you to build astride the boundary line, but only with your neighbour's consent.

Who owns the fence between two houses?

When looking at the plans, the ownership is indicated by a “T” marked on the plans on one side of a boundary. If the “T” is written on your side of the boundary, you're responsible for maintaining it. If there's an H (although actually it's two joined Ts) the boundary is the joint responsibility of both parties.

Legal boundaries: Boundaries part 5

Can a Neighbour remove a party fence?

You cannot demolish a party fence wall unless your neighbour agrees but you can repair or rebuild it and the cost is usually split between both owners of the wall.

What is the 7 year boundary rule UK?

So this is different from the so called 'Seven year rule' which comes from Section 157(4) of the Planning and Development Act 2000. This means local authorities can't serve enforcement notices for an unauthorised development when seven years have passed since the commencement of the development.

Can my Neighbour remove my fence to build an extension?

The Neighbour should have issued you a notice informing of the construction work going on. They should also have had the courtesy to discuss removing the fence with you in person, despite whether they own the fence. They should have asked for permission to work on your land!

Can I refuse my Neighbour access to my property?

A request for access may be refused if the court is satisfied that your neighbour would suffer unacceptable interference or disturbance in their use or enjoyment of their land or some other form of undue hardship.

Can my Neighbour build an extension on the boundary line?

If you wish to build a wall astride the boundary, you are required to obtain the adjoining owner's consent. The adjoining owner has 14 days to give written consent.

Can planning permission be refused if Neighbours object?

If planning permission is required – where your extension plans fall outside permitted development rules, or you don't benefit from permitted development rights – your neighbour can submit a formal objection to your proposals.

Is there a time limit on boundary disputes?

If all else fails, and you decide to take legal action about the boundary, please note that there is normally a strict time limit of 12 years within which action can be taken.

What can I do if my Neighbour disputes boundary?

If you know where the boundary is and you don't need to follow the process for party walls, the best approach is to talk to your neighbour. Talk to them face to face if you can - make a note of what you agreed. If you don't feel comfortable speaking to them, write to them or ask someone to contact them for you.

How do you solve a boundary dispute?

What is the difference between a party wall and a boundary wall?

A party wall either separates buildings, or is built astride the boundary and forms part of a building. A party fence wall stands astride the boundary but does not form part of a building.

What is the law regarding garden fences?

The laws actually state that a fence can be as high as 100 meters. However, this is only allowed if proper planning permits have been obtained. This means that any fence under 2 meters in height does not require a permit.

Does a fence count as a party wall?

Wooden fences are not included as a 'party wall fence', but garden walls are. Examples of work items affecting a 'party wall': Cutting into a wall to allow the seating of a beam, or insert a damp-proof course. Raising the whole party wall, and cutting off any projections preventing the work.

Who decides boundary disputes?

A Judge will view the trying of a boundary dispute as an exercise in resolving a civil dispute between neighbouring landowners who are incapable of resolving the dispute themselves and who have tried and failed to resolve the dispute by means of one or more of the methods outlined above.

Is a fence a legal boundary?

A boundary feature can be a fence, wall, hedge, ditch, piece of wire, or sometimes even just the edge of a driveway. They can be the cause of heated debate and trigger arguments between neighbours, sometimes over just a few inches of ground.

Can boundary lines be changed?

Boundary lines can change over time and these changes are rarely recorded. It is believed that the way a boundary is constructed dictates who owns the land.

What are the four types of boundary disputes?

Can you remove boundary posts?

If they're on your land (assuming you own the land), he can't remove them. The position of the posts isn't necessarily definitive of where the boundary actually is.

How close to my property line can I put a fence?

Typically, fences are installed anywhere from 2 to 8 inches from a property line in most areas. Some areas might allow to go right up to a property line, especially if you live in an urban row house where every inch makes a difference!

How many objections do you need to stop planning permission?

Likewise petitions may be null and void if they are badly constructed. However, generally speaking 5 - 10 good objections are often enough to get an application 'called in' to a committee meeting for councillors to decide (although this does differ between local authorities).

Do you have to tell Neighbours about planning permission?

Notifying Neighbours

Neighbour notification is required for applications for planning permission, planning permission in principle, and approval of matters specified in conditions. It does not apply to applications for listed building consent, conservation area consent or advertisement consent.