Recent content by Joethecrow

Thanks, I was beginning to think I may have misinterpreted my BCO being so relaxed… Mine said the same regarding digging down to the invert. I’ve basically just dug level with the base of the manhole footings. But as you say, if there’s an issue, my having not followed their instructions will...

He did mention the build over, and I have applied for and received confirmation of my build over agreement. I just had a look at this again and you’re right with regards to the 500mm clearance needed. Not too sure why building control said this wasn’t actually needed as we were discussing it…...

Haha I bet that wasn’t pleasant…Yeah I’m third in line on my row, I had someone in to do some repairs as the benching wasn’t in the best condition… we were surprised how much water flow there was through it. It’s carrying roof drainage as well as foul water for the three houses by the look of it.

Thanks that’s good to know! I’ll give them a call tomorrow and see if anyone is able to advise me.

I’ll have to give the water company a call and speak to them about this. May be the case that I’ll need to have the manhole moved since I have already poured my footings. When I originally spoke to them regarding the build over. they didn’t even realise I had a manhole in my garden…

Is it not building control that’s responsible for communication between the builder (myself) and the water company?

Thanks, I had a look at these.. some of my doubts are with regards to the 25/45 degree rules. As far as I can see even if I was to build at a lower elevation I would still be within 45 deg of my neighbours rear bay window.

Yep I have a build over agreement in place, and a party wall agreement also. Building control didn’t seem particularly bothered how close I build to the manhole… I was under the impression I would need to be 600mm away from the manhole at minimum, but he was adamant I could pour up tight to the...

Hi all. Currently in the process of building a single storey Lean-to style extension on an end of terrace house. Depth of extension will be 3.4 metres (restricted due to public manhole) width will be 6 metres. I had originally planned to build under PD, however my issue is that due to the...