Putting scaffolding on my neighbours land

[tinx19]

Hi,

I own an upstairs maisonette, and have had planning approved to convert my loft into a 2nd bedroom. However, I do not get on with my downstairs neighbours, who own the back garden. They appealed my application for planning, and have been nightmare neighbours from the beginning, asking us to be in our bedroom by 10:30pm, and to avoid our kitchen (which is above their bedroom) before 9am. They even asked us to tip toe in our own home, yet they blare music so loud it shakes the house.

So, my dilemma is scaffolding. I have no doubts they will deny us access into their garden to put up the scaffolding for our loft conversion. So, what can I do? We are going down the party wall agreement route, but does this cover it? Will we need a separate license? Are they entitled to compensation, and if so, how much?

Should I send them a message? Or should I let all communication be via legal?

Our planning has been delayed by several months already due to them, and we just want to get it done!

[atticus]

Sorry, but if you are going to be able to do this you will need to come to an agreement with the neighbours concerned.

The Access to Neighbouring Land Act 1992 will not help you, for the reason that you are not seeking access for the purpose of preserving your property.

[Crazy council]

Hi

I would write to them, make it sound as reasonable as possible, promising that you will comply to what they ask after the works done, say sorry fr any inconvenience your causing even if you dont feel its justified.

Sometime people will argue a point for the sake of arguing, try deflate the situation by being nice. that way, Theres a chance they will comply with you, but if not, and they make a stand against you, you know to not bother trying to be reasonable.

If they do make it hard,,,,, is there any work being done to the roof, becuase if theirs any nesasery work required to the roof,,, i think you can force it

[Crazy council]

Just a thought, are you on a leasehold who pays ground rent to who.. Your leasehold docs may give you right of way if its required to do roof work. Depends on the lease and the setup