Can a Neighbour put scaffolding on my land?
A There is no general legal right allowing neighbours to put scaffolding on someone else’s land. Generally, scaffolding put up without permission is a trespass. In fact, a trespass may occur even without any scaffolding being on the land itself.
Can I erect scaffolding on Neighbours property?
In a nutshell as long as adequate notice is given, a neighbour can erect scaffolding on your property (and vice versa) as long as permission is given and the repairs are deemed essential.
Do I have to allow my Neighbour access to my property?
Often it is vital for one neighbour to go on to the land of another to carry out repairs to their own property. Accordingly, there is a legal right that allows this under the Access to Neighbouring Land Act 1992. Generally, if you go onto your neighbour’s land without their permission, you are trespassing.
Can I refuse my Neighbour access to build extension?
Once you give access to your land for your neighbour to build a new structure, you could lose the right to refuse any future access for the neighbour to repair, maintain and/or renovate it. To “future proof” your property, just say no to an access request for a new build or structure.
Do I need permission to put up scaffolding?
If your builder or scaffolder needs to put up scaffolding within the boundary of your property there is no need for a licence. However, if any part of the scaffolding needs to go on the pavement or the road outside your property your builder or scaffolder must get a licence from your local council.
Can my Neighbour build up to my boundary?
In general, your neighbour only has the right to build up to the boundary line (line of junction) between the two properties but there are circumstances when they can legitimately build on your land. You can give consent for them to build a new party wall and foundations on your land.
Do I need permission to erect scaffolding?
Who can erect scaffolding?
A. Scaffolds should be designed, erected, altered and dismantled only by competent people and the work should always be carried out under the direction of a competent supervisor. This is a requirement of the Work at Height Regulations 2005.
What is reasonable access to a property?
Reasonable access means an access connection that is suitable for the existing and/or proposed property use and does not adversely affect the safety, operations or main- tenance of the highway system.
Can a Neighbour stop my build?
The short answer is ‘it’s possible. ‘ The longer answer is more complicated. If your extension plans encroach in certain ways on the properties that border yours, it’s possible your neighbour or neighbours could convince the council to stop you.
Can I put up my own scaffolding?
Because working at heights poses significant risks, both to those working on the scaffold and those below, we do not recommend that you attempt to erect a scaffold on your own, unless you are trained and competent in scaffold erection.
What does the access to neighbouring Land Act 1992 do?
If they do not want to let you and try to stop entry, you can seek an order from the court forcing them to give you access. The Access to Neighbouring Land Act 1992 enables access to adjoining or adjacent land for the purpose of carrying out “basic preservation works” to one’s own property.
Can you go onto your neighbour’s land in Scotland?
In general, there is no right to access your neighbour’s land for the purposes of repair in Scotland. Such a right of access for the express purpose of repair or maintenance is largely unnecessary due to the wide ranging access rights granted under the Scottish Land Reform Act.
Can You trespass on a neighbour’s land?
Often it is vital for one neighbour to go on to the land of another to carry out repairs to their own property. Accordingly, there is a legal right that allows this under the Access to Neighbouring Land Act 1992. Generally, if you go onto to your neighbours land without their permission, you are trespassing.
How can I gain access to my Neighbour’s land?
Generally, it’s a simple matter of letting your neighbour know what work you’re intending to carry out and to ask their permission if you can Gain Access Their Land and in order to conduct the work and to arrange a suitable time.