Need to remove small areas, but only if they do not have adjoining boundary

What is the boundary line between two pieces of property?

Property lines, or boundary lines, define the points where properties begin and end. These boundaries are used when installing features such as fences, pools and home additions. Some property lines have physical markers, whereas others are invisible.
 

How close to a property boundary can you build?

As a rule of thumb, a build that reaches 7.2 feet is considered acceptable and anything over that we do recommend speaking to your neighbour.
 

Can you build next to a boundary?

Yes. The Party Wall Act permits you to build up to or astride the line of junction/boundary with your neighbour, but the correct notices must be served and the correct process followed.

How do you prove a boundary line?

Physical boundaries are identified on the ground and on maps and deeds by using physical features such as fences, walls, ditches, rivers, hedges, etc. Unlike a hypothetical line such features, in actuality, have thickness. In the case of fences, walls and hedges their thickness will change as they grow.

Who owns the boundary between properties?

Where the wall separates one house from another, e.g. where the house is terraced or semi-detached, ownership of it is dedicated by the party walls act 1996. There is a legal presumption that party walls are jointly owned by each house owner and that the centre line is the boundary.
 

What is the legal boundary of a property?

The legal boundary is simply a line on a plan or a description of the area which divides one property from another. The physical boundary is any structure or barrier which separates one property from another such as a fence, wall or hedge.
 

Can I building within 1 Metre of boundary?

In order to meet Building Regulations you will need to place the building at least 1m away from any boundary. Any side of the building within 1m of a boundary will need to be suitably treated so it is substantially non-combustible.

Can my Neighbour build a wall on the boundary line?

The short answer is “yes, subject to serving a valid notice and following the processes set out in The Party Wall Act. The party wall act only applies to “structures” (ie: a wall with a foundation), it does not apply to timber fences or other screens.

What is the boundary of a property called?

legal boundary

The legal boundary is simply a line on a plan or a description of the area which divides one property from another. The physical boundary is any structure or barrier which separates one property from another such as a fence, wall or hedge.

How do I find the exact boundary of my property?

If you look at the Government website, it’ll tell you that to find out about boundaries, you need to look at the Land Registry website and find the title plans. The Land Registry is where ownership of land is registered, and the title plan outlines the land in question.
 

What is a legal boundary line?

2.1 Legal boundary



An imaginary or invisible line dividing one person’s property from that of another. It is an exact line having no thickness or width and is rarely identified with any precision either on the ground or in conveyances or transfers and is not shown on Ordnance Survey mapping.