A RESPONSE FROM THAMES WATER TO THE NEW CONSULTATION HAS DISCLOSED THAT THERE IS INSUFFICIENT WATER SUPPLY AND SEWAGE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT.
THE RESPONSE CASTS SERIOUS DOUBT ON THE COMPETENCE OF WESTBROOK, WHO HAVE NO MAJOR DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE, IN PLANNING THEIR SCHEME.
DOLPHIN SQUARE IS CURRENTLY SUPPLIED WITH WATER FROM ITS OWN ARTESIAN WELL WHICH WILL BE SHUT DOWN UNDER WESTBROOK'S PLANS.
THE RESPONSE HAS BEEN FILED ON THE PLANNING PORTAL AND SAYS:
From: BCTAdmin@thameswater.co.uk To: South Planning Team: WCC Subject: 3rd Party Planning Application - 18/01099/FUL - AMENDED PLANS Date: 04 March 2019 10:13:20 Department of Planning and City Development Our DTS Ref: 57242 Westminster City Hall Your Ref: 18/01099/FUL - AMENDED PLANS 64 Victoria Street London SW1E 6QP 4 March 2019 Dear Sir/Madam Re: RODNEY HOUSE, DOLPHIN SQUARE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1V 3LS Waste Comments Following initial investigations, Thames Water has identified an inability of the existing combined water infrastructure to accommodate the needs of this development proposal. Thames Water request that the following condition be added to any planning permission. No properties shall be occupied until confirmation has been provided that either:- all combined water network upgrades required to accommodate the additional flows from the development have been completed; or - a housing and infrastructure phasing plan has been agreed with Thames Water to allow additional properties to be occupied. Where a housing and infrastructure phasing plan is agreed no occupation shall take place other than in accordance with the agreed housing and infrastructure phasing plan. Reason - The development may lead to sewage flooding and network reinforcement works are anticipated to be necessary to ensure that sufficient capacity is made available to accommodate additional flows anticipated from the new development. Any necessary reinforcement works will be necessary in order to avoid sewer flooding and/or potential pollution incidents.” The developer can request information to support the discharge of this condition by visiting the Thames Water website at thameswater.co.uk/preplanning. Should the Local Planning Authority consider the above recommendation inappropriate or are unable to include it in the decision notice, it is important that the Local Planning Authority liaises with Thames Water Development Planning Department (telephone 0203 577 9998) prior to the planning application approval. A Trade Effluent Consent will be required for any Effluent discharge other than a 'Domestic Discharge'. Any discharge without this consent is illegal and may result in prosecution. (Domestic usage for example includes - toilets, showers, washbasins, baths, private swimming pools and canteens). Typical Trade Effluent processes include: - Laundrette/Laundry, PCB manufacture, commercial swimming pools, photographic/printing, food preparation, abattoir, farm wastes, vehicle washing, metal plating/finishing, cattle market wash down, chemical manufacture, treated cooling water and any other process which produces contaminated water. Pre-treatment, separate metering, sampling access etc, may be required before the Company can give its consent. Applications should be made at https://wholesale.thameswater.co.uk/Wholesale-services/Business-customers/Trade-effluent or alternatively to Waste Water Quality, Crossness STW, Belvedere Road, Abbeywood, London. SE2 9AQ. Telephone: 020 3577 9200. Thames Water requests that the Applicant should incorporate within their proposal, protection to the property by installing a positive pumped device (or equivalent reflecting technological advances) to avoid the risk of backflow at a later date, on the assumption that the sewerage network may surcharge to ground level during storm conditions. Fitting only a non-return valve could result in flooding to the property should there be prolonged surcharge in the public sewer. If as part of the basement development there is a proposal to discharge ground water to the public network, this would require a Groundwater Risk Management Permit from Thames Water. Any discharge made without a permit is deemed illegal and may result in prosecution under the provisions of the Water Industry Act 1991. We would expect the developer to demonstrate what measures he will undertake to minimise groundwater discharges into the public sewer. Permit enquiries should be directed to Thames Water’s Risk Management Team by telephoning 02035779483 or by emailing wwqriskmanagement@thameswater.co.uk. Application forms should be completed on line via www.thameswater.co.uk/wastewaterquality Water Comments Thames Water are currently working with the developer of application 18/01099/FUL to identify and deliver the off site water infrastructure needs to serve the development. Thames Water have identified that some capacity exists within the water network to serve 100 dwellings but beyond that upgrades to the water network will be required. Works are on going to understand this in more detail and as such Thames Water feel it would be prudent for an appropriately worded planning condition to be attached to any approval to ensure development doesn’t outpace the delivery of essential infrastructure. There shall be no occupation beyond the 100 dwelling until confirmation has been provided that either:- all water network upgrades required to accommodate the additional flows from the development have been completed; or- a development and infrastructure phasing plan has been agreed with Thames Water to allow additional development to be occupied. Where a development and infrastructure phasing plan is agreed no occupation of those additional dwellings shall take place other than in accordance with the agreed development and infrastructure phasing plan.Reason - The development may low / no water pressures and network reinforcement works are anticipated to be necessary to ensure that sufficient capacity is made available to accommodate additional demand anticipated from the new development. Any necessary reinforcement works will be necessary in order to avoid low / no water pressure issues.”Should the Local Planning Authority consider the above recommendation inappropriate or are unable to include it in the decision notice, it is important that the Local Planning Authority liaises with Thames Water Development Planning Department (telephone 0203 577 9998) prior to the planning application approval. There are water mains crossing or close to your development. Thames Water do NOT permit the building over or construction within 3m of water mains. If you're planning significant works near our mains (within 3m) we’ll need to check that your development doesn’t reduce capacity, limit repair or maintenance activities during and after construction, or inhibit the services we provide in any other way. The applicant is advised to read our guide working near or diverting our pipes. https://developers.thameswater.co.uk/Developing-a-largesite/Planning-your-development/Working-near-or-diverting-our-pipes The proposed development is located within 15m of our underground water assets and as such we would like the following informative attached to any approval granted. The proposed development is located within 15m of Thames Waters underground assets, as such the development could cause the assets to fail if appropriate measures are not taken. Please read our guide ‘working near our assets’ to ensure your workings are in line with the necessary processes you need to follow if you’re considering working above or near our pipes or other structures. https://developers.thameswater.co.uk/Developing-a-large-site/Planning-your-development/Workingnear-or-diverting-our-pipes Should you require further information please contact Thames Water. Email: developer.services@thameswater.co.uk The proposed development is located within 5m of a strategic water main. Thames Water do NOT permit the building over or construction within 5m, of strategic water mains and have contacted the developer in an attempt to agree how the, asset will be diverted / development will be aligned. We have been unable to agree a position in the time available and as such Thames Water request that the following condition be added to any planning permission. No construction shall take place within 5m of the water main. Information detailing how the developer intends to divert the asset / align the development, so as to prevent the potential for damage to subsurface potable water infrastructure, must be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority in consultation with Thames Water. Any construction must be undertaken in accordance with the terms of the approved information. Unrestricted access must be available at all times for the maintenance and repair of the asset during and after the construction works. Reason: The proposed works will be in close proximity to underground strategic water main, utility infrastructure. The works has the potential to impact on local underground water utility infrastructure. Please read our guide ‘working near our assets’ to ensure your workings will be in line with the necessary processes you need to follow if you’re considering working above or near our pipes or other structures. https://developers.thameswater.co.uk/Developing-a-large-site/Planning-yourdevelopment/Working-near-or-diverting-our-pipes Should you require further information please contact Thames Water. Email: developer.services@thameswater.co.uk. The proposed development is located within 15m of a strategic water main. Thames Water request that the following condition be added to any planning permission. No piling shall take place until a piling method statement (detailing the depth and type of piling to be undertaken and the methodology by which such piling will be carried out, including measures to prevent and minimise the potential for damage to subsurface water infrastructure, and the programme for the works) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority in consultation with Thames Water. Any piling must be undertaken in accordance with the terms of the approved piling method statement. Reason: The proposed works will be in close proximity to underground water utility infrastructure. Piling has the potential to impact on local underground water utility infrastructure. Please read our guide ‘working near our assets’ to ensure your workings will be in line with the necessary processes you need to follow if you’re considering working above or near our pipes or other structures. https://developers.thameswater.co.uk/Developing-a-large-site/Planning-your-development/Workingnear-or-diverting-our-pipes Should you require further information please contact Thames Water. Email:developer.services@thameswater.co.uk Supplementary Comments “We expect surface water to be attenuated to Greenfield run-off rates.” The London Plan - Policy 5.13 Sustainable Drainage’ states that a development should utilise sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) unless there are practical reasons for not doing so, and should aim to achieve greenfield run-off, 5l/s/ha, rates and ensure that surface water run-off is managed as close to its source as possible in line with the following drainage hierarchy. 1. Rainwater harvesting (including a combination of green and blue roofs) 2. Infiltration techniques and green roofs 3. Rainwater attenuation in open water features for gradual release 4. Rainwater discharged direct to watercourse (unless not appropriate) 5. Rainwater attenuation above ground (including blue roofs) 6. Rainwater attenuation below ground 7. Rainwater discharge to a surface water sewer or drain 8. Rainwater discharge to a combined sewer Yours faithfully Development Planning Department Development Planning, Thames Water
PLEASE GO URGENTLY TO THE WESTMINSTER PLANNING PORTAL AND REGISTER YOUR OPPOSITION TO THE NEW CONSULTATION WHICH IS SPECIFICALLY IN REGARD TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OFFER MADE BY WESTBROOK AMOUNTING TO ONLY 23 UNITS FOR SOCIAL RENT.
IT WILL TAKE YOU 5 MINUTES TO REGISTER AND MAKE YOUR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS SCHEME WHICH WILL DESTROY A HISTORIC AND ICONIC BUILDING WITH ITS LISTED GARDENS AND DAMAGE THE CHARACTER OF THE SURROUNDING CONSERVATION AREAS.
IT WILL ALSO LEAD TO A STEEP RISE IN ULTRA SHORT-TERM LETTINGS DUE TO THE MASSIVE INCREASE IN THE SIZE OF THE DOLPHIN HOUSE HOTEL.
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THE APPLICATION REFERENCE IS:-
18/01099/FULL
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