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Neighbour's Extension: my rights

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  • Doozergirl
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    FreeBear said:
    Section62 said:
    liuaq said:
    Grenage said:
    If the build is going to happen anyway (it will), then what you want the best outcome for you.

    That probably means scaffolding so that the wall doesn't look awful on your side.
    Which, because of the layout of our properties will block my garage.

    It would be an incredibly unusual situation for it to be impossible to scaffold a house without blocking access - it may cost the neighbour if the scaffolder needs to hire in specialist parts (e.g. ladder beams) or have advice from a structural engineer on the design of temporary works, but I'm struggling to think of a scenario where it would be impossible to maintain access to a domestic garage while safely scaffolding the neighbouring building.
    A portable scaffold tower that can be quickly dismantled at the end of each day could work until the build is up to roof level. Then it should be possible to erect scaffolding with enough width & headroom for a vehicle to pass underneath. All parties (neighbour, builder, OP) need to sit down and have a discussion about how to progress.

    This.  If it's single storey then fixed scaffolding wouldn't be necessary.  
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