Consent for works on watercourses

Overview

You will need permission from Â鶹ÊÓƵ to carry out works on:

  • rivers
  • streams
  • ditches
  • drains
  • cuts
  • culverts
  • dikes
  • sluices
  • sewers (other than public sewers) 
  • and passages through which water flows

For permission for works on main rivers, please contact the .

If you are not sure who to contact, please contact us on 0191 427 7000.