British Waterways have produced a Code of Practice which:
- Provides guidance and procedures to Developers, Local
Authorities, Statutory Undertakers and their consultants,
Contractors, Voluntary groups Householders or any other individual
wishing to carry out Works for their purposes, which affect the
Waterways. This Code safeguards the interests of British
Waterways in protecting the Waterway
- The Code developed from a British Transport Commission
Document. Prior to 1995 it was known as the Requirements and
Conditions for Works affecting British Waterways and earlier still
as Procedure 4. It is accepted as the industry standard for
works affecting navigable waterways.
- The Code is subject to periodic review and Promoters should
satisfy themselves that their copy of the Code is the most up to
date issue. It is an uncontrolled document.
The canals in Scotland have been scheduled as Ancient Monuments
and as such approval will also be required from Historic Scotland for any work proposed.
Scheduled Monument Consent (SMC) will have to be applied for and
granted by Historic Scotland 0131 668 8600.