New surface area draining to an existing SW sewer

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Network Impact

The surface water network has been designed for the existing catchment, therefore it is assumed to have minimal residual capacity for additional flow.

Process

Anglian Water needs to ensure the surface water hierarchy has been followed and can therefore only give an acceptance in principle to your proposed method of surface water disposal. We require you to liaise with the relevant LLFA as they are the Statutory Consultee for all surface water drainage strategies on major development sites. They are required by law to advise on the broader area drainage constraints. LLFA approval is an essential pre-requisite to Anglian Water accepting a SW drainage strategy.

If LLFA are satisfied that, based upon evidence, no other option is feasible then a connection point may be made to the surface water sewer at a rate agreed with LLFA. This is subject to there being existing capacity or the provision of network reinforcement to accommodate the flow.

Please note that we will require evidence to demonstrate discussions with the LLFA have taken place and that the SW drainage strategy has been approved by them.

Once approval in principle has been reached with LLFA detailed analysis can be undertaken to establish the receiving surface water network capacity. Detailed analysis will be required to establish whether there is existing capacity to accommodate the proposed connection. I not, to advise on the extent of network reinforcement required.

The developer is responsible for providing the appropriate surface water disposal infrastructure. As such, all the work to determine the feasibility of a connection to the existing surface water sewer complete with all upgrades to the consented outfall is to be carried out by the developer at their cost.

If you wish to proceed with the evaluation of a connection to the surface water sewer, a cost and timescale estimate for this analysis can be provided. Please contact planningliaison@anglianwater.co.uk.

Anglian Water will request a planning condition to ensure no additional flow will be connected until, any identified upgrades have been delivered and sufficient capacity in the network has been demonstrated.

Network Reinforcement

Should network reinforcement be required as a consequence of additional surface water flow to an existing public surface water sewer, Anglian Water will request a planning condition to ensure no additional flow will be connected until sufficient capacity in the network has been demonstrated.

Reinforcement of the existing network, when required as a consequence of a new surface water connection, is not included within the Infrastructure Charge. These works may be requisitioned under Section 98 of the Water Industry Act 1991 or implemented by a self-lay provider under Section 151 of the Water Industry Act 1991. The capital cost is fully chargeable to the applicant. A cost and time-scale estimate can be provided for requisitioned network reinforcement.

Alternative Disposal Options

i) Other drainage infrastructure

There may be highway drainage within the vicinity of your development that could accommodate the additional flow. Subject to agreement with the Highway Authority, a connection for surface water may be made under the provisions of Section 115 of the Water Industry Act, 1991.

ii) New drainage infrastructure and outfall

The alternative is that a new surface water sewer is constructed which is used to convey your surface water to a watercourse or as part of a SuDS scheme, where appropriate. Subject to the sewer being designed in accordance with the current version of Sewerage Sector Guidance, the sewer can be put forward for adoption by Anglian Water under Section 104 of the Water Industry Act 1991.

If the outfall is to a watercourse, the applicant may be required to obtain consent to discharge via the appropriate body in addition to approval of the drainage strategy from LPA. The applicant will also need to secure a Deed of Grant of Easement, in Anglian Water’s favour for the right to convey water into the watercourse in perpetuity from the riparian land owner, prior to a sewer requisition.

Installation of offsite sewers

If your site has no means of drainage without crossing third party land then you may be able to requisition Anglian Water, under Section 98 of the Water Industry Act 1991, to provide a connection to the public sewer or an approved outfall for domestic drainage purposes. Guidance on sewer requisition under Section 98 is provided here.

Alternatively, you may wish to enter into a works agreement in accordance with Section 30 of the Anglian Water Authority Act 1977. This will allow you to design and construct the public sewer using Anglian Waters’ statutory powers in accordance with Section 159/168 of the Water Industry Act 1991.

Sewer Adoption

SuDS are classed as sewers; therefore, subject to them being designed in accordance with the Design and Construction Guidance (DCG) Sewerage Sector Guidance. The sewer can be put forward for adoption by Anglian Water under Section 104 of the Water Industry Act 1991.

A pre-design consultation service is available if you would like to further advice on the adoptable standards for SuDS features. View details on our PDSA service.

As you may be aware, Anglian Water will consider the adoption of SuDS provided that they meet the criteria outline in our SuDS adoption manual. This can be found on our website. We will adopt features located in public open space that are designed and constructed, in conjunction with the Local Authority and Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA), to the criteria within our SuDS adoption manual. Specifically, developers must be able to demonstrate:

1. Effective upstream source control,

2. Effective exceedance design, and

3. Effective maintenance schedule demonstrating than the assets can be maintained both now and in the future with adequate access.

If you wish to look at the adoption of any SuDS then an expression of interest form can be found on our website.