Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan - Alternative Sites & Focused Changes (Reg. 18)

Comment

Representation ID: 3590

Received: 01/02/2024

Respondent: Anglian Water Services

Based on current information, there is capacity at Ditchingham WRC for small scale growth – however, this may be impacted by cumulative growth from other commitments including the revised proposed allocation VC DIT1 REV within the WRC catchment.

We suggest the policy is amended to state: Early engagement with Anglian Water to ensure that there is adequate capacity, or capacity can be made available, in the wastewater network.

Comment

Representation ID: 3591

Received: 01/02/2024

Respondent: Anglian Water Services

It is noted that the site is proposed to be increased to accommodate an additional 10 dwellings to bring the site total to 45 dwellings. Based on current information, there is capacity at Ditchingham WRC for small scale growth –however, this may be impacted by cumulative growth from other commitments including the new proposed allocation SN4020 within the WRC catchment.

In addition to our previous recommendations for policy wording we would suggest the policy is amended to state: Early engagement with Anglian Water to identify infrastructure crossing the site and connection to the local water recycling network.

Comment

Representation ID: 3592

Received: 01/02/2024

Respondent: Anglian Water Services

No objection. The site is close to existing water supply and sewerage networks, and there is sufficient headroom at Earsham-Bungay Rd WRC to accommodate additional development in Earsham.

Comment

Representation ID: 3594

Received: 01/02/2024

Respondent: Anglian Water Services

It is noted that the site is proposed to be increased to accommodate an additional 5 dwellings to bring the site total to 40 dwellings, and an outline planning application has been submitted for the site. We are also aware of the additional outline application (2022/1897) for residential development North of The Street in Gillingham. Our consultation response to both applications, states: “The foul drainage from this development is in the catchment of Beccles-Marsh Lane Water Recycling Centre, which currently does not have capacity to treat the flows the development site. Anglian Water are obligated to accept the foul flows from the development with the benefit of planning consent and would therefore take the necessary steps to ensure that there is sufficient treatment capacity should the Planning Authority grant planning permission”.

The Drainage and Wastewater Plan proposes a medium-term strategy to increase capacity at the WRC. Our PR24 Business Plan that was submitted to Ofwat in October 2023 reviewed all our WRCs against the current view of growth to understand whether they will be able to manage with the additional demand within the next AMP period. Where a risk has been identified we have used a tiered approach to solutions, aiming to manage the risk through no or low cost solutions where possible proposes investments. It should be noted that whether investments go ahead is dependent on Ofwat’s approval to allow us the funding at the final determination due at the end of 2024.

Comment

Representation ID: 3595

Received: 01/02/2024

Respondent: Anglian Water Services

An increase to 40 dwellings from 30 dwellings proposed at Reg.19. Anglian Water has no objection to the increase in housing numbers on this site.

Comment

Representation ID: 3596

Received: 01/02/2024

Respondent: Anglian Water Services

An increase to 35 dwellings from 15 dwellings proposed at Reg. 19.

As previously advised in our Reg. 19 representation, the written justification and WCS suggest, there is limited capacity regarding future connections to our foul drainage network given that the existing WRC only serves a small number of properties in the settlement with the remainder having private treatment plants/septic tanks.

The supporting text should emphasise that Spooner Row WRC is constrained due to the small number of properties it serves.

Any allocation policies should therefore reference early engagement with Anglian Water to address future connection requirements or the developer to consider alternative on-site treatment subject to the necessary permits.

Comment

Representation ID: 3597

Received: 01/02/2024

Respondent: Anglian Water Services

No objection. We note reference to the current planning application, which Anglian Water has provided a consultation response to indicate that capacity is available at Forncett-Forncett End WRC.

Comment

Representation ID: 3598

Received: 01/02/2024

Respondent: Anglian Water Services

An increase in number of dwellings to 40 from 30 dwellings proposed at Reg. 19

Anglian Water agrees with the approach taken regarding the site allocation policies for Wicklewood in the Reg. 19 VCHAP where matters regarding cumulative/in-combination effects with the development identified in the GNLP may require the phasing of development beyond the early years of the plan, which is addressed in the supporting text and therefore a policy requirement is not considered necessary.

There are assets owned by Anglian Water within or close to the development boundary that may affect the layout of the site. Anglian Water would welcome a policy criterion to state: Early engagement with Anglian Water regarding their infrastructure on and adjoining the site.