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Building near public sewer assets
By law, building close to or over a public sewer requires special permission from the relevant water company.
This protects the sewer from damage during building development works, which can cause sewer flooding, potentially destroy properties, and harm the environment. It also ensures that water company technicians can quickly and safely access sewer assets for future repair and maintenance.
The importance of a conveyancing search
A CON29DW enquiry will establish if a water company has approved or been consulted about any plans to build or extend your prospective buyer’s property on or over a public sewer.
This information is crucial. Water companies have the right to seek legal approval to remove building work that prevents them from doing their jobs, and they can even recoup the cost of doing so. Also, local authorities will only sign off on building work with the correct permissions.
When permissions haven’t been sought, it can make it harder for sellers to complete a property sale. Additionally, it can significantly impact the property and its future use.
Our flagship CON29DW report
We’re committed to providing fast and accurate information, allowing property buyers to make informed decisions confidently.
If your client’s property is in the Severn Trent region, we can get your prospective buyers information related to building near sewers typically within one working day through our CON29DW report that we produce ourselves.
If the property they’re interested in is outside of the Severn Trent region, we will deliver a CON29DW tailored to their area, usually within two working days.