Case
Study
Mortimer Street, London W1
16 Mortimer Street, London W1
Façade alterations, roof level extension, and piled foundations.
Project Overview
Our Role:
We were appointed to act on behalf of the building owner in resolving the party wall matters for the proposed construction works which included a complete redesign of the front elevation, extension works to the roof level, as well as structural works including forming new piled foundations
Objectives:
• Review project drawings and identify notifiable works.
• Identify affected adjoining owners.
• Serve compliant party wall notices on all affected owners.
• Manage notification process and answer queries received from adjoining owners.
• Liaise with adjoining owner surveyors.
• Carry out Schedules of Condition.
• Agree party wall awards.
16 Mortimer Street, London W1
Façade alterations, roof level extension, and piled foundations.
We were initially engaged to review the proposed scheme and identify the works which were notifiable under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. In doing this we identified 4 adjoining properties for which notice had to be served upon a total of 8 owners.
Once the notices were served, we then managed the notification process, responding to any queries raised as necessary, and dealing with responses received to the party wall notices.
Following the notification process, we then managed the disputes which arose with the adjoining owners, liaising with their various appointed surveyors, undertaking schedules of conditions, and agreeing the contents of the party wall awards.
How can Akt. help?
Party Wall matters can be a major headache for architects, developers, property managers and owners alike. But negotiating Party Wall awards does not have to be stressful; in the right hands, the whole process can be surprisingly hassle-free.
Akt. have successfully completed more than 2000 awards, including complex basement projects and high-end developments in both the residential and commercial sectors.
