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Your construction project may require a state permit from The NH Department of Environmental Services above and beyond other required local permits.

  
   
For projects that do not require a permit, there may be recommendations, or guidelines you must follow during construction.
   

Read this if you plan on building on your property in Sandown. This checklist…
helps ensure you have the appropriate permits
asks the right questions to help you understand legal requirements, restrictions, and guidelines
provides important contact information
this information includes the most common building project types. It is the responsibility of the builder to understand the laws and rules of any given project
   
     
 
If you plan to… In this environment… You will need this kind of permit… From this agency… Who can be reached at…
Install a dock or any other type of shoreline structure Any surface water including its banks Wetlands Permit NHDES Wetlands Bureau

(603) 271-2147
www.des.state.nh.us/wetlands

email to: wetmail@des.state.nh.us
Impact the bank of any water body, I.E. stabilization or construction Within the banks of any surface water
Adding sand to a beach or constructing a new beach Adjacent to any surface water
Dredge, fill, or construct Within the banks of any surface water
Cut Trees Within 150ft. of public waters Must meet shore land Protection Minimum Standards NHDES Shore land Protection Program

(603)271-7109
www.des.state.nh.us/cspa

email to: wetmail@des.state.nh.us
Apply fertilizer Within 250 feet of public waters
Construct an accessory structure such as a utility shed or driveway
Build or expand a residential dwelling
Move earth or excavate with an impact < 50,000 square feet
Cut Trees Anywhere Must meet best management practices for timber harvesting NHDES Site Specific Program (603)271-2303
www.des.state.nh.us/sitespecific
Move earth or excavate with an impact > 50,000 square feet Within 250 feet of public waters Alteration of Terrain permit
Move earth or excavate with an impact > 100,000 square feet Anywhere
Execute a purchase and sales agreement on developed waterfront Within 200 ft. of tidal waters or a great pond without municipal sewer Site assessment study NHDES Subsurface Systems Bureau

(603)271-3501
www.des.state.nh.us/ssb

email to:blehneman@des.state.nh.us

Build a residential dwelling, add a bedroom, or expand living space Anywhere not serviced by municipal sewer Construction approval & Operational approval
Subdivide land for single family, condominium, apartment, or campground State subdivision approval
Install a well closer than 75 feet to a property line Anywhere Must file a recorded well release
Supply water for 25 or more people 60 or more days per year Anywhere not serviced by municipal water Water supply engineering permit NHDES Water Supply Engineering Bureau (603)271-2513
www.des.state.nh.us/wseb
 
         
  For more information, contact the NHDES at (603)271-3503. A 5-minute phone call could save you time and money!  
  Or visit the NHDES website.  
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