Revised 6/3/16 Land Use Permit Application 1 of 2
TOWN OF HOLDERNESS
PO BOX 203
HOLDERNESS, NH 03245
(603) 968-2145
www.holderness-nh.gov
landuseofficer@holderness-nh.gov
Any person, persons, partnership, trust, corporation, or LLC intending to erect, construct, alter or
reconstruct any building or structure shall first make application for a permit on forms obtained from the
Selectmen’s Office or the town web site.
The following list includes, but is not limited to, items which are exempt from the requirements of a
building permit: roof and siding replacement in-kind; window replacement, when not increasing the
header size; or changing bath fixtures in-kind. Please be aware that window replacement will require
egress compliance with the building code. Please direct questions or requests for assistance to the
Compliance Officer (landuseofficer@holderness-nh.gov).
Building Permit Procedure
Please be sure the application form is complete with all information pertinent to your project. In addition,
the following must be completed or provided, if applicable:
o The proposed building/structure location must be staked out with side and back property lines
marked.
o Copies of any Zoning and/or Planning approvals, or dates of such approvals and requirements.
o A signed statement of the intended use of said structure or alteration on the Building Permit
Application.
o A plot plan to scale with all setbacks from new construction to include, lot lines, septic, well,
wetlands, lake and roads, and any other pertinent setbacks. The plan should show all existing
structures on the lot and the distance between the existing building and any new construction,
road frontage and / or shore frontage of the lot, any rights-of-way or easements, steep slopes area,
whether the road is a class VI or private road, and if the property is in current use. Please review
the Zoning Ordinance to be sure you have met all the standards required for your Zoning
district.
o Total square footage of the construction which must include all floors, including basement and
loft areas. This total is used for fee calculation.
o Septic System, (state “approval for construction” number), if required by state or town
regulations (see page 2).
o Approved driveway permit: town road - contact the Holderness Department of Public Works at
536-2932; state road - contact the NH Department of Transportation, 2 Sawmill Road,
Gilford NH 03246 (603) 524-6667.
o New Hampshire Energy Code approval number, unless exempt by Energy Code: contact NH
Public Utilities Commission, 21 S. Fruit Street, Suite 10, Concord, NH 03301-2429, (603) 271-
2431,www.puc.nh.gov/EnergyCodes/energypg.htm
o If applicable, copies of any state or town required NH DES permit approvals, including, but not
limited to, Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act, Wetland Permit, Alteration of Terrain,
Dredge and Fill Permit.
o Lot coverage for residential and commercial increases must be shown on the scaled plan to
include all buildings, walkways, and driveways.
The applicant shall make the premises accessible to the Selectmen, or their agent, at reasonable times for
the performance of their duties.