Neighbours garden subsiding into ours

[Ctu24agent]

Our neighbours recently had their garden levelled. Along our boundary line they didn’t create a retaining wall, instead building on top of the existing rubble etc. We have a shed there currently and have decided to remove it. We’re worried as their soil is only held in place by a part of the fence behind the shed and then there is nothing under that. Not at all sure why the fence doesn’t touch the floor?! (So a gap of just rocks in soil!) it is very slowly falling behind the shed. Where do we stand with this? We want to use the space to make into a patio area, but are worried if we start any works, or replace the fence when we move the shed, we could be blamed for their garden collapsing, despite it obviously not being made safe when it was completed. Where do we stand please?

Just talk to your neighbours and show them the issue. They may make good the area?

they are responsible for stopping their raised land falling in to yours. Just point this out to them. Also it may be a planning issue. Speak to your local planning department.

@Ctu24agent I think the neighbour needs to retain their garden so it doesn’t fall into yours. They can erect a retaining wall to do this. They cannot allow their debris to fall into your garden. I would approach them and ask them to get a wall designed, or other retaining solution, to ensure they retain their property within their borders. It can be quite expensive to do this but you need to sort this out. Not sure it needs planning unless it’s over 1 m high. But it needs to do it’s job. You could find substantial sleepers or pre formed retaining panels will work.

Take photos before doing any work.