Cesspit Upgrade Options

[maldwyn]

Hi
I'm looking at buying a property that is currently served with a cesspit . If I were to replace this with a septic tank & soakaway would I still need to apply for planning?
The existing cesspit has been in the ground at least 60 years

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

No need for Planning (unless the house is listed maybe?) but you would need to apply for Building Regs. http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/en...ts/workcommondrainsewer/workmorebregsdrainage come back if you have more questions.

 

[maldwyn]

It's not listed. It was just that I've seen applications in the weekly planning register relating to sewage treatment but I guess these were related to new developments.

Thanks

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

If you have any doubts whatsoever your local Planning will happily confirm one way or the other.

 

[Tipper]

Can the cesspit be converted into a pump pit to pump the sewage to the main drains?

I think a new septic tank will be difficult to gain permission and you will probably need a discharge licence or similar from the environment agency or similar as well as building regs approval.