3:6 Metre Notice by GOV.UK
The GOV.UK 3/6 Metre Notice is used by building owners to formally notify adjoining property owners of proposed excavation works within 3 or 6 metres of their property, as required under section 6 of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. It is part of GOV.UK’s widely trusted library of open, lawyer-vetted legal templates.
3/6 Metre Notice
To [adjoining owner name][see note 4]
Of [adjoining owner main address][see note 5]
Date [notice date][see note 7]
Dear [adjoining owner salutation][see note 8]
The Party Wall etc Act 1996
Notice of proposed works under section 6 of the Act - Excavation and construction
As the owner/s of [building owner premises address][see note 3] which is adjacent to your premises at [adjoining owner premises address][see note 6] I/we [building owner name][see note 1] of [building owner main address][see note 2] notify you that in accordance with our rights under
Add either section 6(1) of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 that I/we intend to build within 3 metres of your building and to a lower level than the bottom of your foundations by carrying out the building works detailed below.
Or add section 6(2) of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 that I/we intend to build within 6 metres of your building and to a level below a line drawn at 45° downwards towards my adjacent land from the bottom of your foundations by carrying out the works detailed below.
Only if applicable add - Further information about the Act can be found in the explanatory booklet available to download from: https://www.gov.uk/party-wall-etc-act-1996-guidance.[See note 9]
The proposed works are:description of the excavation and works [see note 17]
The accompanying plans and sections show the site of the proposed building and the excavation depth proposed.[see note 17]
I/we do/do not propose to underpin or otherwise strengthen in order to safeguard the foundations of your property.[see note 17]
I/we intend to start works on [proposed start date][see note 10] if you want to start within the 1 month notice period add - or on the earlier date of [earlier start date] with your written agreement see note 11
If you are content for the works to go ahead as proposed please complete, sign and return the attached letter[See note 12] within 14 days of receiving this letter.
If you do not confirm in writing that you are content for the work to go ahead as proposed we will be 'in dispute' under the Act.
In the event of any dispute between us under the Act, would you be willing to agree to the appointment of an 'Agreed Surveyor'? If yes I suggest using [agreed surveyor name][See note 13] but would be happy to receive your alternative proposal. If no, please let me know whom you would appoint as your surveyor.
Only if you are willing to send further notices and documents to the adjoining owner by email add: If you are willing to receive further notices and documents required under the Act from me/us by email from [sender email address] could you confirm your willingness to do so and provide details of your email address.[See note 14]
Yours sincerely
Building Owner’s printed name(s) and signature(s) [See note 15]
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