Recent content by fas496

Agreed oldun. Thanks for the feedback so far. No I do not know about the drawbacks with obtuse corners and water run-off issues. Need to do more research on these. I have requested an architect to provide feedback re my high level plans so am awaiting that as well. From my diagram, the...

I went to have a look. Lifted the cover and this is what I see. This is not a manhole is it? The downside it takes foul water from the neighbour next door, this property then passes onto the sewer next door. Any thoughts?

I have spoken to TW and they are not sure the drainage plan they have given me is accurate. Their plan shows no inbound drains and an outbound one going to the neighbour's sewer. This makes it private on paper right? How else can i check what inbound and outbound connections the m/h has? By...

newboy, I have not exchanged yet but its getting too close now. You are correct in saying that I rely on information from TW to assess my chances. Unfortunately I do not think they will be much interested to pass on too much information without the £1300 planning application they want me to...

I am in the process of buying a house and plan to do a rear extension. There is a manhole (shared sewer) which I believe will be very close the rear extension foundation; as close as half a meter. The drain from the manhole is connected to the sewer in the neighbour's property. Thames water...