How long does a build over agreement take Southern water?
For most properties, this happens within 20 working days from when we received a complete application. For some sites we may also ask you to complete a Sewer Protection Agreement with us to ensure the protection and future maintenance and access of the sewer.
Can you build over a surface water sewer?
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 private sewer line?
Private Or Public You can build over a private drain. Building control will inspect the pipework and approve the works as part of your extension. A public drain is a different matter.
Can you get a 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.
Can you build over a water main?
No, you are not permitted to build within 3 metres of a public water main as we must have unrestricted access to repair, maintain or renew our main when required. There are further details of an alternative process (water main diversion) within our Guidance notes.
What is a build over agreement?
A build over agreement is a legal document put in place to protect the public sewer or main drain you are intending to carry out work over, or very close to. It gives assurance to your local water authorities that they will be able to access the pipe if they need to clean or repair it.
Can I build over a water main?
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.
Do you need a build over agreement for a private drain?
What happens if no build over agreement?
If no Build Over Agreement was entered into then the seller should have a CCTV survey of the sewer carried out and forward the footage to the Water Company. If the Water Company is satisfied the sewer is in good condition, they will issue a comfort letter confirming the sewer is in satisfactory condition.
How long does it take to get a build over agreement?
How Long Does a Build Over Agreement Take? Applications for BOAs are normally processed within three weeks. Once the agreement is issued you can start work immediately. Delays are normally down to applications being submitted with missing drawings or information.
How close can you build next to a water main?
You are not permitted to build within three metres of a public water main and this distance may increase where necessary to protect our main as stated in the table below.