Coburns accepts boundary instructions in Northampton. Start with the two property addresses, the disputed section and the evidence you already hold. Site attendance is arranged by agreement, subject to the instruction and access.
An outbuilding can obscure the former garden boundary
For a Northampton instruction involving a shed, workshop or garden room at the rear boundary, identify what stood there before construction. A new wall may replace a fence, cover old posts or project beyond its visible footprint. It is useful to record the structure accurately, while keeping the historic ownership question separate from the design of the new building.
Useful evidence for this type of instruction
- Keep pre-construction photographs and the builder’s layout drawings.
- Record the wall face, roof edge and visible base separately.
- Show how the former boundary joined neighbouring fences or walls.
Local records to consider
Use West Northamptonshire Council’s record-search service for Northampton. Look for existing-layout drawings as well as proposed plans, and check whether a later revision changed the footprint shown.
Council planning drawings can help explain past layouts. They do not determine the legal boundary or replace title evidence. The correct council depends on the actual property address, and older documents may need to be requested.
Choose the right boundary service
Early Neutral Evaluation
A preliminary assessment of the key evidence and a proportionate next step: £400 + VAT desktop only, or £750 + VAT with a site visit.
Boundary Investigation Report
A fuller evidence review and reasoned opinion, from £950 + VAT, typically £950–£1,200 + VAT depending on title complexity.
Private joint expert: binding determination
Both parties appoint one independent expert and agree in writing to accept the determination. £1,800–£2,400 + VAT total, approximately £900–£1,200 + VAT each on an equal split. Scope and fees are confirmed before instruction.
Does an approved garden-room drawing confirm the boundary?
The drawing records a proposal for planning purposes. It does not by itself determine ownership of the land on which the structure sits.
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Coverage around Northampton
This page covers instructions in Northampton. Tell us the actual address when enquiring so we can confirm attendance and the appropriate scope.
Get a clear starting point
Email the property addresses, a short account of the disagreement and the title documents or plans available. Include any urgent construction or transaction dates.
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