New Rainwater Drains

[Bart1664]

Hi all

 

We are about replace/renew all our rainwater gullies to accommodate a new footpath around the house as it's currently too high. Whilst we're at it we propose to renew all the drains carrying the water to the existing outlet which is a small stream that runs through our property. There are no environmental issues/restrictions with the stream and will be the same as when it was built in 1969 just new and we have no near neighbours.

 

Do I require building control to be involved?

 

Thanks in advance

Edited March 7, 2021 by Bart1664

[Oz07]

I wouldn't 

[Bart1664]

6 minutes ago, Oz07 said:

I wouldn't 

Thanks Oz

 

So is that an opinion or no, I don't require BC to be involved. I can't see why they need to be as I'm not extending anything just replacing with new but LABC seem to quote 'Approved Document H' under Building Regs 2010 but it's not cleat if they should be involved or not?

[Oz07]

I think by rights they should be, although I wouldn't. 

[TonyT]

I think it’s best not to involve unnecessary  regulatory bodies for anything like this...

[Bart1664]

Thanks

 

And I'm with you on this but my only concern would be when I come to sell as I'd more than likely want to promote the fact that it's been done and hence a conveyancer or surveyor would likely ask for the relevant documents? 

 

So just want to do what's right but finding out what that actually is doesn't seem to be clear.

[TonyT]

Good luck then, 

[Russell griffiths]

Keep quite. Just get it done, if asked just act innocent. 

[Bart1664]

Hahahaha....forgiveness rather than permission ....generally easier to get ?

[Conor]

If you're not increasing the catchment of the gullies (i.e. not increasing the hard standing area) then the works are classed as a repair and no additional permissions or regularisation is required*.

 

 

 

*From my BCO a few years ago when we did an extension and had to relay all the external drainage.

[ToughButterCup]

14 hours ago, Bart1664 said:

... I can't see why they need to be as I'm not extending anything just replacing with new ...

 

This is a repair, correct? BC have no issues with repair and maintenace.

[PeterW]

As above, this is not new work it is repair and maintenance of an existing installation and is not controlled works. 

[Bart1664]

45 minutes ago, PeterW said:

As above, this is not new work it is repair and maintenance of an existing installation and is not controlled works. 

Thanks for this. I will forge ahead now. 

[Bart1664]

For anyone that is interested I've had confirmation (from building control guy we used for sewage treatment plant) that as it's not a new installation and were simply renewing the old antiquated pipes building control do not need to be involved.