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  1. J

    Building near a storm drain

    Hmmm, unfortunately the designer didn't take account of any requirements for Water Authority approvals. Thanks both of you for your replies. I'll post back with more info as it emerges in the hope that this may help someone else in the future.
  2. J

    Building near a storm drain

    Thanks for the link Hugh. Since the drain is on my propoerty I'm still not sure if its mine or Thames Waters. As you say, they'll be able to advise but their current response time is ridiculously slow - they said its because they'd grossly underestimated the extra work of taking on all these...
  3. J

    Building near a storm drain

    Builders are 2 weeks away from starting the foundations for my extension. On Saturday I got a letter from Thames Water saying that they thought I was about to build within 3m of a minor public sewer and should submit plans to get their agreement. Me, my builder and architect have looked and...
  4. J

    Extension foundations question

    Thanks very much for your replies Woody and Oldun - I'm reassured that my architect knows what he is doing with the foundations. Waiting for quotes now from piling sub-contractors - eek. Can I ask a question about the movement joints: the plans specify stainless steel wall ties and a mastic...
  5. J

    Extension foundations question

    We're planning a smallish two storey extension to a circa 1965 link detached house, going out 2.5m and about 4.5m wide across the back of the house. Its passed planning permission and is in for Building Regs approval. My architect has just informed that he has specified engineer designed...
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