Extensions

How difficult is it to build a 2 storey extension and pitched, tiled roof with no side scaffold access?

Anonymous user 28 February 2024 - 2.51 PM

We have planning & building regs permission to demolish a single garage on the side of our house and rebuild with a 2 storey extension - approx 8m long - the building is flush against the boundary for its entire length. Our neighbours are refusing us permission to access their property for scaffold although they have agreed that we can proceed with the foundations once the Party Wall agreement is in place. How difficult is it going to be to build this extension and more importantly put the roof on with no scaffold access down the side? What are the health & safety implications of no scaffolding? Does overhand brickwork really look that bad and can we still do that if they are adamant that there is no access over the boundary? I wouldn't put it past them to put their own fence up on the boundary so our builder can't even get his hand over!! Sorry for all the questions but need to know how much difficulty and extra expense this is going to cause! THanks.