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Hosepipe ban
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not legal, as per my above post
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The pond life exemption is for
"filling or maintaining a domestic pond in which fish or other aquatic animals are being reared or kept in captivity." so wild animals don't count
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2231/article/10
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There are some brilliant examples of aquatic animals above.
Some more trivial ones include things like frogs and newts.Planning laws require you to do newt surveys to avoid disturbing them and it sounds like you have a very rich habitat by virtue of the care and maintenance you give your pond. So if you think there’s a possibility you have them, especially a great crested newt, then you really should protect them.
The water butt aspect is then a moot point (or should I say newt point - OMG I’m funny 😂) because that’s part of your process for filling the pond to protect the aquatic animals. So that’s just what it is, directly linked to you maintaining the pond ecosystem for the newts etc.
It doesn’t sound like you’re being reckless it sounds like you’re being responsible. Others may want to see it differently but that’s not your problem. If you think you’re doing the right thing then do it.0 -
Except that ignores the extract from the legislation that has been kindly quoted by @Andy_L immediately above your post.
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Seems the OP has got a full house.....i.e. almost every possible option known to man between filling with a hose and not filling with a hose. Its getting interesting now…..do let us know what you decide to do.
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Why did you assume that?
It says animals reared OR in captivity. Therefore it accepts animals not in captivity count.
That being the case we have to consider what ‘rearing’ involves. It is a perfectly reasonable interpretation of ‘rearing’ to be the creation of an environment with the intention of sustaining and supporting aquatic plants and aquatic animals can exist.
i would distinguish the OPs pond from many household ponds because the OP actively manages and maintains it for the purpose of creating an environment in which aquatic plants and aquatic animals can live and thrive. Creating a safe water environment and stable food source (aquatic plants) is rearing.2 -
yes I for one feel better that we are getting to the bottom of this issue and look forward to what the OP does.
i swear it’s more exciting than the build up to Christmas.1 -
The OP is not rearing animals / marine life. Rearing is caring for animals for breeding or meat or clothing.
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In your opinion maybe. However, I’m certain that is not an exhaustive list nor complete definition of rearing.
Of course the way to determine that would be to look at the definition of ‘rearing’ in the legislation.If there isn’t one it is for the individual to apply their own definition; which may subsequently be legally challenged and ruled correct or incorrect but for now it’s up to the individual to interpret it.
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But your definition is obviously too broad as it would wholly negate the prohibition of using a hosepipe to fill a pond. If the possibility of some random insect living in / near the pond satisfied the definition of 'rearing' animals, then any one could simply fill the pond.
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