Building Over Agreement

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If there’s pipework near where you’re planning to build, it could affect the design of the building. As well as checking with the local authority’s Building Regulations, it’s important you work with the local water authorities to make sure the pipework is protected and their access to it isn’t restricted.

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.

Build over agreements are put in place to protect the interests of both the property owner and the utility company. They typically include details such as the location of the proposed development, the type of infrastructure that will be installed, and the terms of access to the land for the utility company.

It is important to note that a build over agreement does not replace the need for planning permission or building regulations approval. A planning permission and building regulations approval must be obtained before any work can begin. Build over agreements are typically part of the process for planning permission and are required by the utility companies to ensure their infrastructure remains safe and undisturbed.