Must I grant builders access to my property

[BUMBLE]

My neighbours have - despite my objections - been given planning permission for an extension to their property. Published plans show new build extending right up to boundary line of my property. One reason for my objection was the possibility/probability of damage to my property - eg during the excavation of foundations and subsequent building process. Am I legally entitled to prohibit their builders from accessing my property (land) and/or erecting scaffolding thereon.

[Amy]

Re: Must I grant builders access to my property

Have you objected purely on the grounds that you think they might damage your property? Apart from the digging of the foundations, why do you think that this might happen?

[Paule]

Re: Must I grant builders access to my property

I have posted similar answers to what you are looking for on another thread.

I will find the link for you, will probably be tomorrow now though

PKea

[Paule]

Re: Must I grant builders access to my property

Here you go have a read through this thread

http://legalbeagles.info/forums/showthread.php?t=11942

It is from another perspective but the relevant links and laws are quoted

PKea

[Amy]

Re: Must I grant builders access to my property

Have you spoken to your neighbour about your worries for your property, specifically the drainage?

Have they got building regs approval yet? Drainage is usually one of the elements covered in the buildings regs.