Douglas Borough Drainage Response

The Secretary to the Planning Committee Department of Infrastructure Sea Terminal DOUGLAS IM1 2RF

20th July 2010

Dear Sir

ISLE OF MAN PLANNING SCHEME (DEVELOPMENT PLAN) ORDER 1982 10/00821/B - CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED GARAGE, NORTH LODGE, CRONKBOURNE, BRADDAN, ISLE OF MAN, IM4 4QH

Douglas Borough Council acts as the Drainage agent for the Department of Infrastructure, under the Sewerage Act 1999.

No Objection in Principle subject to:-

The proposed extension must be drained, in accordance with the requirements of the Isle of Man Water and Sewerage Authority.

Disposal of Surface Water – Preferred Option (Control and Disposal of rainwater at source)

Disposal of domestic surface water for the extension via a private soakaway, located within the rear garden, which must be in accordance with Part H of the Building Regulation.

A necessary percolation test must be undertaken and witnessed by the Douglas Borough Council's Building Control Officer to determine ground suitability.

Disposal of Surface Water – Specified Option

The proposed method of surface water disposal contained within the Planning Application is via a piped drainage system connecting to the public sewer. This will only be permitted if the site and or ground conditions are proven not to be suitable for soakaway.

There must be NO discharge of surface water (directly or indirectly) from this proposed development to any foul drainage system(s) so as to comply with the requirements of the Department of Transport, Drainage Division and the Sewerage Act 1999.

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It should be noted that it is an offence under Manx legislation to permit the discharge of polluting or harmful matter to any public sewers or watercourses. Appropriate measures must be taken by the developer/occupier of the premises to ensure compliance with the legislation.

In the event that this application is approved I should be grateful if these comments could be incorporated in the approval notice.

Yours faithfully

MR PETER A E QUIRK DRAINAGE SERVICES MANAGER

cc P. Quirk / Director of Drainage / File / Planning File / Assistant Borough Engineer/ Ms Christina Corkill, Ballaquane House, Peel, IM5 1PS