Estates management

The Asset and Property Management Unit provide an estate management service for land and property in the district that includes:

• sales
• lettings
• acquisitions
• property management
• asset valuations
• professional property advice               

The District of Easington's assets include:

• large areas of land for residential development
• individual residential plots
• shopping parades
• industrial land
• grazing/allotment/garage sites
• surplus housing stock              

About this service

Restrictive Covenant Consents

If you have previously purchased a residential property from the District of Easington and wish to carry out alterations to the building, create a driveway or change the style of a boundary fence you may require the Council's permission under the Restrictive Covenants.

You should supply the Asset and Property Management Unit with:

• a completed application form 
• a sketch/plan to illustrate the proposal
• a cheque for £88.13 (£75 plus VAT) to cover administration charges         

Various other sections of the Council will be consulted on your proposal and other consents may also be required dependent upon the nature of your proposal, such as planning permission or building regulations consent.

Street Wardens

There are several warden teams who routinely inspect our housing estates throughout the district reporting or highlighting any problems.  If a problem is highlighted regarding a privately owned property, this is directed to the Asset and Property Management Unit for enforcement under the restrictive covenants.  An example of this may be an untidy/overgrown garden.

What you must do

Some frequently asked questions

My house was previously owned by the District Council. I want to build a conservatory. What do I need to do?

You must submit an Application for Consent Under Restrictive Covenants together with:

• an accurate site/location plan showing the property and its boundaries including where the development is to be located.

• a clear representational drawing of the development including exact measurements for the proposal in metric (height, width, depth)

Is there a fee to be paid?

How long will it take for a decision to be made?