What you need to consider if intending to use an existing Party Fence wall, as a Party Wall, by building up to it, and using it as an external wall.
(enclosing on a Party Fence Wall)
Your rights
Typical works which materially affect the wall and require Notice:-- Work involving removal or addition of structural material, including
- underpinning;
- demolition and rebuilding as a Party Wall;
- increasing in height to use as a Party Wall;
- repairs to any feature such as copings etc.;
- Installing a damp proof course, fixing flashings, or applying weatherproofing;
- Forming recesses in the wall for beams and padstones; electrical conduit and sockets, and other services;
- Putting drylining on the wall using screwed battens;
- Attaching duct casings to the wall;
- Plastering, with or without keying the brickwork by raking out the joints.
Typical works which do not materially affect the wall:-
- Putting screws or nails in the wall for shelving, cupboards, pictures or wall decorations such as picture rails, dado rails, cornices etc.;
- Fixing radiator brackets, central heating and water supply pipework supports, or plumbing goods brackets, to the wall;
- Fixing electrical conduit to the wall.
Work which requires Notice and written consent-
- The use of reinforced concrete foundations which are also placed on the adjoining land.
Your obligations
Notices-
A Party Structure Notice must be served on all the Adjoining Owners
- two months before the work is intended to start.
Your neighbours' obligations
Notices-
A Counter Notice for work required must be served on you within
- one month after the Notice is served.