Foul Drainage Assessment
Mains Drainage
If the proposed development results in either any
changes/replacement to the existing system the
applicant should contact the service provider (United Utilities) to
confirm that the existing system is
capable of dealing with any additional load. Any relevant
correspondence should be submitted with
the planning application.
Non-Mains Drainage
If the proposed development involves either the provision of
new non-mains drainage or use of
existing non-mains drainage (package treatment plants, septic
tanks, cesspools) the applicant must
complete
form
PA3. This will help the applicant to demonstrate that the
development can be
effectively served by a non-mains drainage system without
inadvertently affecting the environment,
amenity or public health.
If a new non-mains drainage system is proposed its position
& any associated soakaways must be
shown within the application site on a 1:1250/1:2500 scale site
location plan.
If connection to either of the above requires crossing land
outside the applicant’s ownership, other
than a public highway, notice may need to be served on the owners
of that land. You should contact
a Planning Officer if you require clarification on whether you are
required to serve notice on your
neighbours.
Further Guidance