# PARTY WALL AWARD
Date: 14 September 2033
Parties: Priya Nair, Daniel Webb and Rowan Smith MRICS of Rowan Surveying Ltd
## 1. Purpose and parties
Priya Nair of 7 Larch Road, Bristol, proposes a single-storey rear extension and a deeper foundation beside the party wall shared with Daniel Webb at 9 Larch Road. Priya served written notices describing the line of junction and excavation on 3 May 2033. Daniel dissented, so the owners appointed Rowan Smith MRICS of Rowan Surveying Ltd as the agreed surveyor.
## 2. Facts, scope and terms
The agreed surveyor inspected both properties on 22 May, recorded pre-works condition photographs and reviewed the drawings dated 28 April. The award permits the described works subject to the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, approved plans and building regulations; it does not grant planning permission, decide title or authorise work outside the drawings.
## 3. Process and responsibilities
Priya must give Daniel and the surveyor at least 14 days' written notice of the intended start, identify the contractor and provide emergency contact details. Work must be carried out with reasonable skill, protect Daniel's building from unnecessary damage, keep the site secure and stop if unexpected structural movement or hazardous material is found.
## 4. Evidence, records and safeguards
The foundation excavation may reach 2.4 metres along the marked 3.0-metre length. Priya must use the engineer's temporary-works design, keep spoil and plant away from Daniel's wall, and install agreed monitoring points. Photographs and readings will be shared weekly; urgent movement is to be reported immediately and works paused while the surveyor gives directions.
## 5. Review, escalation and outcome
On completion, Priya must make good damage caused by the authorised works, remove protection and leave the boundary area clean. The surveyor will inspect on reasonable request and may prepare a further schedule if damage is evidenced. No award finding proves that every future crack is caused by Priya's works; causation remains evidence-based.
## 6. Reservations and practical protections
The reasonable surveyor fee is £1,440 including VAT, payable by Priya because the works are for her benefit, unless the surveyor directs a different apportionment for a matter caused by Daniel. Daniel must allow reasonable access for inspection but need not consent to unrelated works. Either owner may appeal the award to the county court within the statutory period, normally 14 days from service.
## 7. England and Wales law and completion
This completed fictional award is dated 14 September 2033 and is served on both owners. The permitted excavation length is 3.0 metres and the maximum depth is 2.4 metres, not a general permission to excavate. The award should be read with its drawings, condition schedule and the 1996 Act; parties should obtain specialist advice before relying on it.