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Paving over a manhole cover
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Not sure if this is the correct location for this question but my neighbour is currently paving over their front garden and have paved over the manhole cover for the sewer. I was wondering whether it is illegal to cover the manhole cover.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I wouldn't have thought so if it's on their property - just not very bright.
When I wanted to do this on laying a patio I built a frame around the manhole and laid a large slab over it. Then instead of cementing the joints around that large one I just filled with sand.
That way I can lift the slab and gain access if needed
When I wanted to do this on laying a patio I built a frame around the manhole and laid a large slab over it. Then instead of cementing the joints around that large one I just filled with sand.
That way I can lift the slab and gain access if needed
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Hi Ssis ........... I guess this is a drain used by other properties and not just his?
Even if it is, it may not have been adopted by the local Water Authority. If you rang them and asked for the Mapping Dept. (might be different name where you live), they will have a drain map. They can tell you if your drain is on the map. If it is, your neighbour is being a prat. As said here, they would just dig it up if needed.
If not adopted, then you might have to uncover it if you need rodding access or whatever.
Either way .............. Prat.
Even if it is, it may not have been adopted by the local Water Authority. If you rang them and asked for the Mapping Dept. (might be different name where you live), they will have a drain map. They can tell you if your drain is on the map. If it is, your neighbour is being a prat. As said here, they would just dig it up if needed.
If not adopted, then you might have to uncover it if you need rodding access or whatever.
Either way .............. Prat.
They may also need planning permission if they're not using the correct permeable stuff. Pretty sure that, if they applied, they'd be told about the manhole as well.
See here:
http://www.planningpo...cts/workcommonpaving/
See here:
http://www.planningpo...cts/workcommonpaving/
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