Class C – development by drainage bodies

We will not be expanding upon Class C, which is for the repair, improvement or maintenance of any watercourse or land drainage as required within Planning Geek at this time.

The legislation can be found below. If you need the guidance of Planning Geek in the process for Class C, please contact us for any assistance or book a Zoom call today.

Legislation

Class C – development by drainage bodies

Permitted development

C. Development by a drainage body in, on or under any watercourse or land drainage works required in connection with the improvement, maintenance or repair of that watercourse or those works.

Interpretation of Class C

C.1 For the purposes of Class C, “drainage body” has the same meaning as in section 72(1) of the Land Drainage Act 1991 (interpretation) other than the Environment Agency.

Drainage Page Updated: 13th August 2023