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Are there any scaffolders / builders within the PW fraternity who can offer an opinion please? Background My next door neighbour (mid terrace of three houses) is going to upgrade an old loft conversion / occupiable space, completed by the previous owner, into one with dormer windows etc and, at the same time, re-roof the 1930's property. He is about to discuss Party Wall Act in so far as it relates to our shared wall in the loft (We are on the left in the photo and already have a full loft conversion). He has yet to discuss scaffolding. The front of the house is no problem as scaffolding can be contained within his boundaries. The rear of the property is a different matter. There is a full width single story extension. You will see from the attached photos that erecting scaffolding will not be without it's problems and he may well ask to site same on our property and the property the other side of him. For a host of reasons we'd rather not. We are aware that this work is development and not 'necessary maintenance' and so does it does not fall within the ambit of the Access to Neighbouring Lands Act so we are not obliged to agree to his request. Question for Scaffolders / Builders. Given the full width extension is it possible for scaffolders to lay planks on the roof of his extension and erect scaffolding in that way thus avoiding scaffolding on our patio? Advice welcomed please. I will then be better placed to discuss matters with him. Saffolding License Should we reluctantly agree then we will need an agreement / licence. Are these prepared by Solicitors or Chartered Surveyors. Does anyone know of a template or format somewhere I could view? Also, as it is he would require access to our property then I take it that he funds my expenses. Thanks