Who applies for a build over agreement?
A Build Over Agreement is required by water companies for any construction work over public sewers or within 3m of one. This obligation is even enshrined as a covenant in the Deeds of some more modern properties. Approval from the water company needs to be obtained prior to building work commencing on site.
Do I need a build over agreement?
A Build Over Agreement is required where building work is to take place close to (within 3 metres of) or over the route of an existing public sewer or drain. Any work involving new foundations, underpinning, piling or basements requires approval of the Water Company prior to work commencing on site.
Can you build over a water pipe?
Building over or near to a sewer pipe could lead to the pipe, or your home, being damaged. It’s also important to avoid doing any building works that make it harder for us to access and maintain our sewers that could result in increased costs to our customers and could cause significant disruption to your home.
Can you build over a drain cover UK?
Any construction work near a public sewer is heavily regulated due to the danger of damage being caused to the sewer. Any building over a manhole cover is prohibited. The building control department of your local authority would also need to be consulted prior to any works being carried out.
Can you get retrospective build over agreement?
A sewerage undertaker can refuse to grant a retrospective build over agreement. If they refuse then insurance is unlikely to be available. Even if consent is granted, the homeowner may be requested to make changes to the property which could result in significant cost being incurred.
When did build over agreements become a requirement?
From October 2011 a law was passed that stated that all pre existing private sewers and all newly built sewers were to be automatically adopted by the water authority in the area where they are situated.
When did build over agreements become law?
Can you build over a sewer line NSW?
Can I build over a sewer manhole or lamphole? No – Council will not allow you to build over a sewer manhole or lamphole as they must remain accessible at all times. Any structure must be at least 1.5 metres away. Some lightweight structures may be approved subject to conditions.
Can you build over a sewer line South Africa?
Panhandles usually have additional servitudes, while the servitude area for sewer lines have recently been increased to three meters. You can apply for permission to go over such a servitude, but if there is any existing municipal structure already in place, the application is almost certain to be turned down.