Planning Permission for drainage?
 

Can anybody tell me if I need some sort of planning permission to drain
a new patio into a surface water drain that already exists in my garden
please?

Thanks, Jon.

Planning Permission for drainage?
 

In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
jon jon@nottodaythanks wrote:

Can anybody tell me if I need some sort of planning permission to
drain a new patio into a surface water drain that already exists in
my garden please?

Thanks, Jon.

I don't think it's a planning issue - but you might possibly need building
regs approval if you're connecting into a public drain. If it's a private
drain which serves only your property it's probably not necessary - even if
it ultimately connects into a public drain. If in doubt, ask the building
control people at your local council.
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Planning Permission for drainage?
 

jon wrote:
Can anybody tell me if I need some sort of planning permission to
drain a new patio into a surface water drain that already exists in
my garden please?

No you don't, that's what it's there for.

Planning Permission for drainage?
 

He may need it if drainage issues were part of (or conditions of)
granting the original planning permision for the development. This
would mainly relate to flood and environmental impact issues.

But in real terms, the impact of a patio is going to be minimal, and
most people would just go ahead and do it regardless.

dg

Planning Permission for drainage?
 

It would only require Bregs approval if the pipework is being altered
or broken into. If its just draining from the surface into a gully,
then the OP can just go ahead.

And remember that the water authority are most likely already charging
for treatment of rain water throught the drains, so he may as well get
his moneys worth!

dg