Regulation 18 draft Local Plan

Support

Representation ID: 7054

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Severn Trent

Severn Trent have not completed any site-by-site assessments of the sewerage network at this stage.

It noted that Policy SS1 will permit development of sites within the Planned Limits of Development for the Larger Villages of Langham and Whissendine which also fall within the Severn Trent region. Please ensure that Severn Trent are consulted as growth plans evolve in these villages.

Water Resources
We are satisfied that the proposed housing growth included in the IDP has been accounted for in our draft WRMP. This allows us to forecast the additional water demand and meet the demand in the wider Water resource zone.

It is noted that the St George’s Barracks Opportunity area has been included within Policy SS5. This site has previously been included within our draft WRMP to ensure that we can meet the additional growth that such a large development would bring.

Support noted. We will continue to work with Severn Trent Water through the IDP and future development of the evidence base to ensure development can be supported by infrastructure.

Support

Representation ID: 7640

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Severn Trent

Severn Trent is supportive of Policy CC6 in particular the reference to managing surface water flood risk.
We are supportive of the use of water efficient design of new developments fittings and appliances and encourage the optional higher water efficiency target of 110 litres per person per day within part G of building regulations. Delivering against the optional higher target or better provides wider benefits to the water cycle and environment as a whole. This approach is not only the most sustainable but the most appropriate direction to deliver water efficiency. We would therefore recommend that the following wording is included for the optional higher water efficiency standard:

New developments should demonstrate that they are water efficient, incorporating water efficiency and re-use measures and that the estimated consumption of wholesome water per dwelling is calculated in accordance with the methodology in the water efficiency calculator, not exceeding 110 litres/person/day.
We recommend that all new developments consider:
• Single flush siphon toilet cistern and those with a flush volume of 4 litres.
• Showers designed to operate efficiently and with a maximum flow rate of 8 litres per minute.
• Hand wash basin taps with low flow rates of 4 litres per minute or less.
• Water butts for external use in properties with gardens.

Comments noted. Agree to strengthen the policy to require developers to show what measures they have taken to improve water efficiency.

Support

Representation ID: 7641

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Severn Trent

Severn Trent is supportive of Policy CC14 in particular the reference to managing surface water flood risk.
We would like to recommend that the wording of Policy CC14 – Flood Risk is updated to include specific mention of ownership and ongoing maintenance of the completed SuDS schemes:
"All major developments shall ensure that Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) for the management of surface water run-off are included, unless proved to be inappropriate. All schemes with the inclusion of SuDS should demonstrate they have considered all four areas of good SuDS design: quantity, quality, amenity and biodiversity. Completed SuDS schemes should be accompanied by a maintenance schedule detailing maintenance boundaries, responsible parties and arrangements to ensure the SuDS are managed in perpetuity."
Additions should also be made to the wording of the supporting text.

The suggested Drainage Hierarchy Policy is included as part of Policy CC14 as criteria f) and is explained in the supporting text. With regards to suggested SuDS policy, this is covered in Policy CC14 and the accompanying text. Agree to include additional sentence regarding long term management of SuDS: in second para on page 56 before last sentence add in: ‘Completed SuDS schemes should be accompanied by a maintenance schedule detailing maintenance boundaries, responsible parties and arrangements to ensure the SuDS are managed in perpetuity.’

Support

Representation ID: 7645

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Severn Trent

We understand the need for protecting Green Spaces, however open spaces can provide suitable locations for schemes such as flood alleviation schemes to be delivered without adversely impacting on the primary function of the open space. If the correct scheme is chosen, the flood alleviation schemes can result in additional benefits to the local green space through biodiversity and amenity benefits.

We would suggest that Policy EN9 – Local Green Spaces be update to include the following:
“Development of flood resilience schemes within local green spaces will be supported provided the schemes do not adversely impact the primary function of the green space.”

Flood Risk is covered by a separate policy. Any areas in which flood alleviation schemes are an appropriate/suitable solution are addressed within Policy CC14.

Support

Representation ID: 7647

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Severn Trent

We are supportive of the principles of blue green infrastructure and plans that aim to improve biodiversity across our area.We want to encourage new development to continue this theme, enhancing biodiversity and ecology links through new development so there is appropriate space for water.
To enable planning policy to support the principles of blue green Infrastructure, biodiversity and protecting local green open spaces we recommend the inclusion of the following:
Development should where possible create and enhance blue green corridors to protect watercourses and their associated habitats from harm.

The incorporation of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) into blue green corridors can help to improve biodiversity, assisting with the wider benefits of utilising SuDS. National Planning Policy Framework (2021) paragraph 174 States:

Support noted. Make changes to the text to include watercourses.

Support

Representation ID: 7648

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Severn Trent

Please see our summary of a desktop assessment of the capacity of the Wastewater Treatment Works in the Rutland area, considering projected growth up to 2027 and 2047.

Comments noted

Support

Representation ID: 7649

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Severn Trent

Please see our summary of a desktop assessment of the capacity of the Wastewater Treatment Works in the Rutland area, considering projected growth up to 2027 and 2047.

Comments noted, including comments regarding watercourse constraints. These have been noted in the SFRA and Water Cycle Study

Support

Representation ID: 7650

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Severn Trent

Please see our summary of a desktop assessment of the capacity of the Wastewater Treatment Works in the Rutland area, considering projected growth up to 2027 and 2047.

Comments that proposed allocations can be accommodated noted

Support

Representation ID: 7653

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Severn Trent

Please see our summary of a desktop assessment of the capacity of the Wastewater Treatment Works in the Rutland area, considering projected growth up to 2027 and 2047.
As the Local Plan develops further, should there be any confirmed allocations in this catchment, to assess any developments in more detail and their timing due to the watercourse constraints in the area we suggest early consultation with Severn Trent to assess any developments in more detail.

Comments noted. No growth is proposed in Ashwell.

Support

Representation ID: 7657

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Severn Trent

New developments have a role to play in protecting water resources, we encourage you to include the following policies:

Protection of Water Resources Policy
New developments must demonstrate that they will not result in adverse impacts on the quality of waterbodies, groundwater and surface water, will not prevent waterbodies and groundwater from achieving a good status in the future and contribute positively to the environment and ecology. Where development has the potential to directly or indirectly pollute groundwater, a groundwater risk assessment will be needed to support a planning application.

Supporting Text:
National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021) Paragraph 174 states:
“Planning policies and decisions should contribute to and enhance the natural and local environment by:
e) preventing new and existing development from contributing to, being put at unacceptable risk from, or being adversely affected by, unacceptable levels of soil, air, water or noise pollution or land instability. Development should wherever possible, help to improve local environmental conditions such as air and water quality, taking into account relevant information such as river basin management plans;”

Support noted. It is considered that this will be covered by Policy SC4 - Pollution Control which addresses the points raised.