Right of way - purchasing semi d house

lougre

Hi
We are sale agreed on a property that has a right of way with the next door neighbours on a shared driveway. It was written in 1983. There is now a wall built in between the 2 houses and it looks like the extension on the house we are buying some of it is to the side and therefore part of that is on the right of way. There is planning permission for the extension.
However our solicitor says he's never seen this type of thing and advises backing out of the sale due to the extension being there and problems selling the house down the line.
Unless the vendor & neighbour extinguish the right of way.
The vendors have said they will get a stat dec from the neighbour to say they are happy with the wall and extension.
Is that a sufficient solution or BS from the vendors solicitor?
Is process to extinguish the right of way costly/lengthy?
If the right of way has not been an issue for years and theyve built a wall through it, is that relevant with regards to the right of way not being used?
Appreciate your help.

nuac

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