Mount Street, Mayfair, W1K
The Instruction
Our client required access through an adjoining residential property in connection with proposed building works.
Stokemont’s Building Surveying team were instructed to assist with the preparation of an Access Licence setting out the terms and conditions under which access could be provided.
Given the high-quality nature of the adjoining property and its finishes, it was important that the arrangements were carefully considered and clearly documented before access was granted.
The Property
The property formed part of a high-quality residential development in the heart of Mayfair.
The adjoining property contained a number of high-specification finishes and furnishings that required appropriate consideration when planning access associated with building works.
Key Considerations
Protection of the Property
The proposed access arrangements required appropriate measures to protect existing finishes, fixtures, fittings and furnishings from damage during the period of access.
Access Arrangements
The Access Licence needed to establish a clear framework for how and when access would be provided, together with the responsibilities of the relevant parties.
Condition and Risk
Given the quality of the property and the potential for accidental damage during construction activity, careful consideration was given to establishing appropriate protections and controls.
Clear Documentation
The licence needed to be sufficiently detailed to provide clarity for all parties while remaining practical for the proposed works.
Our Advice
We assisted with the preparation of a robust Access Licence setting out the relevant access arrangements and conditions.
Our surveying input considered the practical risks associated with allowing construction access through a high-specification residential property and the measures that could be implemented to minimise the potential for damage or disagreement.
Clear documentation of access arrangements is particularly important where works may affect a neighbouring property or require temporary use of areas outside the building owner’s control.
The Outcome
Stokemont provided the client with a carefully considered Access Licence designed to establish clear arrangements before access was provided.
The licence helped define the responsibilities of the relevant parties and provided a practical framework for protecting the adjoining property during the construction period.
The instruction demonstrated the value of a properly drafted access agreement where building works require access through or over neighbouring property, particularly where the property contains high-quality finishes, fixtures or furnishings.
Stokemont provides building surveying advice on Access Licences and associated arrangements where construction works require temporary access to neighbouring property.
Need a surveyor and want to know the cost straight away?
Stokemont’s Instant Quote service makes it quick and straightforward to obtain a fixed-fee quotation for a wide range of residential and commercial surveying services.