Scaffolding resting on neighbours parapet wall

[Guest]

Hi, complicated one that I’d love some help with. I’ve been told the only way to erect scaffolding to my rear wall (for repairs) above my full width extension is to rest the scaffolding on my neighbours parapet wall. They are terraced to us and also have a full width extension so a normal arch isn’t possible and the parapet means an arch spanning both extensions isn’t possible. I know we have the right to erect scaffolding on the neighbours land, but would this extend to using this wall as a support? Would this require a party wall agreement? Could they just say no?

[des8]

Before going down the legal path, have you spoken to your neighbours and asked for permission?

FWIW I think you will have problems if they won't be neighbourly.
Access to Neighbours land Act 1992 only refers to "land", not property or buildings or structures
If the parapet is on your neighbours land I don't see how The Party Wall Act 1996 could apply.
Perhaps a sketch would make the situation clearer

[Hatcreek]

Sorry for the delay. I’ve attempted a sketch - we’re no 21

[des8]

If your neighbours won't agree (and if I was in their position I would be concerned) you can but try for an order under the access act.
If it was granted I imagine there would be some pretty stringent conditions, and even perhaps the need to have the wall subjected to a structural survey.
I'm not sure that "land" in that act also includes buildings on that land

Of course your own extension must have a wall next to your neighbours.
Perhaps you could expose that (remove section of roof?) to put scaffolding there.

[rachmoz]

Please describe how was it