A Party Wall Award prepared by a Party Wall Surveyor(s) is therefore a legal document binding both Building and Adjoining Owners to resolve a dispute as part of a Party Wall Agreement.
The Party Wall Award will likely cover specificities such as authorising the extent and timing of the works, as well as any additional works needed.
If the dispute centres on any loss or damage caused to the Adjoining Owner, then the Party Wall Award will cover the compensation payable by the Building Owner to the Adjoining Owner.
Only once the Award has been made may the Building Owner start their work, under the conditions specified in the Party Wall Award.