Other considerations before you start work

Before making an application, it is advisable to consult any neighbours who might be affected by your proposal, and the local parish, town or community council. In more complicated cases, you should consider consulting other bodies who might have an interest, such as:

• the Environment Agency¹ or the local water and sewage company² - to discuss any potential sewerage, water or flooding problems;
• the highway authority (usually the county council in non-metropolitan areas or the local council in metropolitan areas) - to discuss road safety and traffic issues; and
• the Health and Safety Executive³ - to discuss the use of any dangerous chemicals in your proposed development.

1. https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency
2. https://www.ofwat.gov.uk/households/your-water-company/map/
3. https://www.hse.gov.uk/index.htm