Conservatory

[lady-of-leisure]

I'm thinking of having a small conservatory, how close can I build to the boundary wall? I live in a semi-detatched bungalow with "jobs-worth" neighbour so need to get it right first time. Thanks everyone

[The Builder]

Normally no problem My Lady..... as long as you own the boundary wall, or, at least it is jointly owned. If "he" owns it then he can refuse to let you "attach" to it.
Also, check this out.............

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/hhg/houseguide.html

[lady-of-leisure]

Thank you for the link, most helpful. Boundary is mine (although you wouldn't believe it!) I will go ahead and get some quotes.

[buildersmate]

True, but beware that your GUTTERING cannot overhang into his land, and neither can your foundations go into his land underground.
So in practice you will probably have pull the line of conservatory back off the line a little.
Also Google 'Party Wall Act' and read up about it. Jobsworth next door may invoke it, which would involve you in forking out for his party wall surveyor, as well as your own.

[lady-of-leisure]

Thank you, looking at planning portal site, I need to keep original external window/door from lounge and can only have 3m width x 3m depth; this will mean conservatory will be approx 2ft from boundary which is fine.

Great advice from this site .... thank you again