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Ask your QuestionWill I be allowed to install a pond in my front garden? Would I need special approval for this such as in relation to building regulations or/and planning permission?
Asked by Akinfolayan on 3rd May 2022Best Answer
"The creation of a pond by machinery is considered an engineering operation under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended). Even if your proposed pond will be small and shallow, the excavation of a pond may be defined as an engineering operation which may require planning permission."
Answered on 3rd May 2022 - Member since Nov 2020 - report"I would contact the local planning and building authorities before you started carrying out any work"
Answered on 3rd May 2022 - Member since Mar 2022 - report"No you do not need planing permission if you own the property if it’s rented then I recommend getting the owners permission first"
Answered on 26th May 2022 - Member since Oct 2018 - report"Depends on many factors if is possible or not, always is better to take advice from a good tradesmen who is specialised in these types of works, obviously with the right budget and all the permits in place it can be done. I wish you all the best and good luck."
Answered on 3rd May 2022 - Member since May 2018 - report