The Environment Agency has issued a warning against unauthorised building near rivers and flood defences in Bassetlaw, North Nottinghamshire
The Environment Agency is reminding residents, landowners and developers in Bassetlaw about the law for carrying out work near main rivers and flood defences.
Among the Environment Agency’s statutory duties are powers to manage flood risk from the sea and main rivers.
These types of works, known as flood risk activities, may need an environmental permit before they can begin.
The warning comes after the Environment Agency has become aware of unauthorised works in the Bassetlaw district in north Nottinghamshire.
The environment permitting process ensures that proposed works are not going to increase flood risk or cause other environmental harm.
A spokesperson for the Environment Agency said:
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Our officers have visited several sites in the Bassetlaw area where works have been conducted without the right permission.
Check if your activity is regulated.
You may need to apply for permission to do any of the following regulated flood risk activities:
To find out more or to apply for a permit, visit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/flood-risk-activities-environmental-permits