Costly culvert

[solo]

For those contemplating the jfdi route it might pay to read this article before you start.https://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/news/19149521.chaddesley-corbett-resident-fined-filling-stream-without-consent/

 

[holwellcourtfarm]

Got away lightly imho.

 

[R J]

Would you need permission to bridge a stream/brook on you farm ?

 

[holwellcourtfarm]

Would you need permission to bridge a stream/brook on you farm ?

Yes.

If it's designated "main river" then from the EA (in England). If not then from the "Lead Local Flood Authority".

In practice it's less likely any enforcement action would be taken against you for bridging a small watercourse or if the structure was nowhere near anyone else's land or home.

 

[Wombat]

Yes.

If it's designated "main river" then from the EA (in England). If not then from the "Lead Local Flood Authority".

In practice it's less likely any enforcement action would be taken against you for bridging a small watercourse or if the structure was nowhere near anyone else's land or home.

What if you are replacing a structure?

 

[neilo]

Yes.

If it's designated "main river" then from the EA (in England). If not then from the "Lead Local Flood Authority".

In practice it's less likely any enforcement action would be taken against you for bridging a small watercourse or if the structure was nowhere near anyone else's land or home.

What if an old trailer with heavy steel beams got stuck going across the stream?

 

[R J]

What if an old trailer with heavy steel beams got stuck going across the stream?

then a couple of loads of readymix landed accidently landed on it.....

 

[Brisel]

Got away lightly imho.

Very lightly. What is the worst that could happen?

 

[upnortheast]

Rebuilt a couple of bridges over a small stream years ago. Asked the question, As long as we were not restricting the flow they weren`t interested.

 

[solo]

I think this was only a 6m pipe dropped in and back filled on a small brook. I would guess some do gooder snitched on him otherwise no one would have noticed.
I just thought it was useful to bring to everyone’s attention as jfdi is quite often quoted on here.

 

[7610 super q]

What if an old trailer with heavy steel beams got stuck going across the stream?

Any Russkies about ?

 

[Northeastfarmer]

There’s no link...

 

[solo]

Struggling to get link to work.
A LANDOWNER in Chaddesley Corbett has been fined for covering over an open stream on his land without permission.

Richard Yardley, of Cakebole Lane, was fined £500 after being prosecuted for filling in six metres of the Elmley Brook and installing a culvert on his land, increasing the risk of flooding and potentially damaging the ecology and biodiversity of the area.

Wyre Forest District Council lodged legal papers against Mr Yardley under the Land Drainage Act on January 22 this year.
The case was brought after a senior officer from the North Worcestershire Water Management team visited the site in October 2019 and discovered that Mr Yardley had covered over part of the stream without consent from the council.

In February, Mr Yardley was given formal notice to remove the culvert by August 28, 2020, but a site visit in September revealed that the notice had not been complied with.

A magistrate imposed a fine of £500 and ordered Mr Yardley to pay costs of £194.19 and a victim surcharge of £50.


Wyre Forest Council is reminding residents they must seek approval before carrying out any work involving streams, brooks and culverts on their land.

Consent is required for any works that affect the flow of an ordinary watercourse, such as the installation of culverts, weirs or certain bridges.

Cabinet member with responsibility for water management, Councillor Nicky Martin, said: “It is important for residents to apply for permission before carrying out any work that alters the flow of a watercourse on their land. This is a legal requirement irrespective of whether works are permanent or temporary.

 

[Davey]

There’s no link...

Chaddesley Corbett resident fined for filling in stream without consent

A LANDOWNER in Chaddesley Corbett has been fined for covering over an open stream on his land without permission.

www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk

 

[Davey]

Not sure how big the brook is but pipe looks a little small?

For a £750 fine, I think most people would take the risk and JFDO, especially if there is nobody around to grass you up (allegedly)

 

[icanshootwell]

He needed to give Franky Price a call and get legal on the job.

 

[serf]

I think he done things the right way round , unless he has to reinstate it , which not sure is the case.

 

[Ffermer Bach]

Not sure how big the brook is but pipe looks a little small?

For a £750 fine, I think most people would take the risk and JFDO, especially if there is nobody around to grass you up (allegedly)

I think the pipe should have been twice the diameter

 

[holwellcourtfarm]

Very lightly. What is the worst that could happen?

A legal bill of £000's and another for the Council reinstating the stream......

 

[holwellcourtfarm]

What if you are replacing a structure?

On Main River the wording says "Any works in, on, under, over or affecting the flow of" a watercourse. Replacing a structure, even exactly like-for-like, is still "works". Covers pretty much everything except routine clearance of vegetation which is specifically exempted.