Noise through party wall

jonnydeppiwish!

MalMonroe said:

janj1332 said:

Hi 

This post is a continuation of a discussion I posted on here a while ago. Basically, a couple of years ago, 2 developers bought and renovated the house next door to ours (1920/30's semi detached), and since they've completed the work and found tenants the sound insulation/soundproofing between the houses is now almost non-existent. This has led to a bit of discord with the neighbours now occupying next door. The soundproofing wasn't an issue before they bought the house and did the work. We're also convinced that some of the work they've undertaken was structural (removal of fireplaces) and therefore falls under the Party Wall Act, in which case, we weren't notified before or during the work.

Has anyone on here had a situation similar to this, in which they weren't notified at any point about party wall work which has led to a dramatic increase in noise coming thorough the wall? And if so, what options would be available legally? I mean, these regulations exist for a reason, so what action is available in the event that a situation like this occurs?

All advice and suggestions greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Hi, I'm just wondering if there are any regulations concerning the building/amending of party walls and whether the developers who did that work on the property next door had to get any council permission to do that work? And if they did, what did it specify. And if they did, was it checked on completion?

Do you think it may be worth asking your council about it? If the developers didn't do the job properly (sounds like they definitely didn't) - then is the council able to intervene? 

Also does the work they carried out at that time ensure that the property is now compliant with EPC regulations? It would be interesting to know.

General info in this link -

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-private-rented-property-minimum-energy-efficiency-standard-landlord-guidance#:~:text=requirements

I think I'd have to enquire at my council before I started throwing any money at the problem.

I've lived next door to very loud neighbours before and it really is horrible so I feel your pain. I hope you can get something sorted out

The council have no interest in party walls unless it’s a garage conversion or extension, then there would need to be 100mm insulation between.

With chimney breast removal then it would be structural work and calculations for the support.