The simple answer is no. You do not need planning permission to start the Party Wall process however you will require planning permission if you are to go ahead with the works you wish to carry out. I know this may sound a little confusing but I will explain. There have been many instances whereby we have completed Party Wall Awards for rear extensions, Loft conversions and basements without the Building Owner been given planning permission. Planning permission can sometimes take a little while and in most cases planning permissions is given, especially if most of your Street has had similar works.
As planning permission can sometimes take a little bit of time for various reasons Building Owners will then begin the Party Wall process and have the Award in place in anticipation for when they are given planning permission by the council.
