A broker lists a property abutting a pond. A potential buyer is interested in the property but plans to build an addition onto a boathouse. The buyer will need
If a property abuts a pond, the potential construction of any addition, especially near water, may require approval from the local conservation commission. This is because Massachusetts law, under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. c. 131, § 40), regulates activities near water bodies, wetlands, and other protected areas to preserve the environment and control construction near these sensitive areas.
The local conservation commission is responsible for approving construction projects that could affect the pond or surrounding wetlands. If the buyer intends to build near the pond, especially on land that may fall under these regulations, they must seek the approval of the local conservation commission before proceeding with construction.
[Reference: M.G.L. c. 131, § 40 – Wetlands Protection Act; Massachusetts Real Estate Candidate Information Bulletin – Environmental Issues., ]
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