Loft Conversion

removal of chimney stack in loft

Anonymous user 15/03/2024 - 2.56 PM

Removing a chimney breast without removing the stack I would like to remove the chimney breasts in my house to create more internal space. The issue is, however, that the house is semi-detached and the chimney stack is shared with adjoining neighbour. The easiest course of action would be to remove the chimney stack on both sides, but despite the fact that the fireplaces are permanently unused and blocked in my neighbour's house she will not give permission for me to remove her side of the chimney stack (I'm willing to pay 100% of the cost), no matter how much I try to persuade her of the long-term maintenance benefits of getting rid of it. How much of the stack that is in my loft can i remove? Can i take it up to the actual outside stack or do i need to leave a gap? (I am aware I'll have to submit a party wall notice in any event)