MH3 1e.

Sheet Water run off is a problem in the area causing flooding to,property and across Kingston Way. An Environment Agency diagram shows the watercourse off this development is at 'High Risk'? The Proposed SUDS shows discharge water is to be made through watercourse over third party land which is inaccessible in areas. Will it be adopted by water authority and will it be maintained ? It was recommended that ditches should be considered in the planning consent in 1994, this didn't happen. There is no gravity powered connection to mains sewer or for surface water run off

Properties near to us already flood because of a failure to carry out promised mitigation by the previous developer which happens to be the same developer as wishes to develop the new site i.e. David Wilson. We are concerned that our property will be adversely affected by rain water run off from the developed site.

During periods on intense rainfall Kingston Way and Burnmill Road often suffer from flooding which will be exacerbated by the new development on Burnmill Farm. The proposed flooding measures are not sufficient in our view to prevent this from occurring. In such cases the increased run off from the new development is likely to cause damage and reduce the social amenity of the existing development.

I am extremely concerned about the risk of flooding which may be caused by this development. When we moved to the area our garden was flooded by water running down from the area where this development will be and needed extra drainage. The lower part of Kingston Way still floods when there is excessive rain. I feel that there is a great danger of flooding to existing gardens and houses from this new development.

Surface water resulting from heavy rainfall is a concern for local residents. As we are an area of high risk from flooding additional housing will increase this risk .

Some houses in Bates Close have already experienced flooding due to excessive rain water run off and lack of drainage. This is in spite of previous assurances that adequate drainage would be put in place. Further development will only makes this current problem worse.

Policy H5: Housing density, mix and standards (page 67) - legally compliant, sound, compliant with duty to co-operate

Policy H5 refers to new housing being designed to meet the optional water efficiency standard (110 litres/per person/per day).

The Environment Agency in their document entitled 'Water Stressed Areas Final Classification (2013)' has advised the Secretary of State that the areas classified as 'Serious' in the final classification table should be designated as 'Areas of serious water stress'. The Anglian Water company area is considered to be such an area. Anglian Water is the water undertaker for part of Harborough District.

Therefore we would support the optional water efficiency standard being applied within Harborough District.

RT1: Provision of new retail uses (page 94) - legally compliant, sound, compliant with duty to co-operate

Market Harborough Allocations: We have no objection to the principle of development of the allocation of the Market Harborough sites for retail uses. The Submission Local Plan includes Policy IN4 (Water resources and services) which requires applicants to demonstrate that foulwater treatment and disposal exists or can be provided in time to serve the development. Similarly policy CC4 requires the use of SUDs on major development sites.

As the Local plan policies are intended to be read as a whole we do not consider that it is necessary to duplicate these requirements in this site specific policy.

RT4: Tourism and leisure (page 106) - legally compliant, sound, compliant with duty to co-operate

Land off St Mary's Road, Market Harborough: We have no objection to the principle of development of the allocation of the Market Harborough sites for leisure, entertainment and tourism uses. The Submission Local Plan includes Policy IN4 (Water resources and services) which requires applicants to demonstrate that foulwater treatment and disposal exists or can be provided in time to serve the development. Similarly policy CC4 requires the use of SUDs on major development sites.

As the Local plan policies are intended to be read as a whole we do not consider that it is necessary to duplicate these requirements in this site specific policy.

Policy GI5: Local Green Spaces (page 130) - legally compliant, unsound (justified, effective), compliant with duty to co-operate

The Local Green Space Designation is restrictive in that it significantly limits development which can come forward within the designated land.

There are existing sewers in Anglian Water's ownership within the designated local green space for Medbourne as identified on the Policies Map. Our concern is that the policy as drafted does not allow for development to enable continuing operation of existing water recycling infrastructure to serve our customers.

It is therefore proposed that the wording of the second paragraph of the policy be amended as follows:

'The construction of new buildings....Local Green Space. Utility infrastructure where the benefits override the potential impact on the designation'

Policy CC4: Sustainable Drainage (page 143) - legally compliant, sound, compliant with duty to co-operate

Anglian Water is supportive of the requirement for major developments to provide Sustainable Drainage Systems which will help to address sewer flooding and surface water flooding.
e capacity to support and meet all the requirements District
Policy IN4: Water resources and services (page 158) - legally compliant, sound, compliant with duty to co-operate

Policy IN4 refers to development being permitted where it has access to an adequate water supply to the support the development and is supported. Similarly Anglian Water is supportive of the requirement that planning permission will only be granted where it can be demonstrated that adequate foul water treatment and disposal already exists or can be provided in time to serve the development.

Policy MH1: Overstone Park (page 175) - legally compliant, sound, compliant with duty to co-operate

Anglian Water has made an initial assessment of the implications of this site for our existing infrastructure and considers that there is a need for foul sewerage network improvements to enable the development of this site.

We have no objection to the principle of development of this site for mixed uses. The Submission Local Plan includes Policy IN4 (Water resources and services) which requires applicants to demonstrate that foulwater treatment and disposal exists or can be provided in time to serve the development.

As the Local plan policies are intended to be read as a whole we do not consider that it is necessary to duplicate these requirements in this site specific policy.

This policy refers to the an integrated approach to surface water drainage and multi functional greenspace which is supported.

Policy MH2: East of Blackberry Grange (page 178) - legally compliant, sound, compliant with duty to co-operate

Anglian Water has made an initial assessment of the implications of this site for our existing infrastructure and considers that there is a need for foul sewerage network improvements to enable the development of this site.

We have no objection to the principle of development of this site for mixed uses. The Submission Local Plan includes Policy IN4 (Water resources and services) which requires applicants to demonstrate that foulwater treatment and disposal exists or can be provided in time to serve the development.

As the Local plan policies are intended to be read as a whole we do not consider that it is necessary to duplicate these requirements in this site specific policy.

This policy refers to the an integrated approach to surface water drainage and multi functional greenspace which is supported.

Policy MH3: Burnhill Farm (page 181) - legally compliant, sound, compliant with duty to co-operate

Anglian Water has made an initial assessment of the implications of this site for our existing infrastructure and considers that there is a need for foul sewerage network improvements to enable the development of this site.

We have no objection to the principle of development of this site for mixed uses. The Submission Local Plan includes Policy IN4 (Water resources and services) which requires applicants to demonstrate that foulwater treatment and disposal exists or can be provided in time to serve the development.

As the Local plan policies are intended to be read as a whole we do not consider that it is necessary to duplicate these requirements in this site specific policy.

This policy refers to the an integrated approach to surface water drainage and multi functional greenspace which is supported.

Policy MH4: Land at Airfield Farm (page 183) - legally compliant, sound, compliant with duty to co-operate

We have no objection to the principle of development of this site for employment uses. The Submission Local Plan includes Policy IN4 (Water resources and services) which requires applicants to demonstrate that foulwater treatment and disposal exists or can be provided in time to serve the development.

As the Local plan policies are intended to be read as a whole we do not consider that it is necessary to duplicate these requirements in this site specific policy.

This policy refers to an integrated approach to provision of SuDs and flood mitigation which is supported.

Policy MH5: Airfield Business Park (page 186) - legally compliant, sound, compliant with duty to co-operate

We have no objection to the principle of development of this site for employment uses. The Submission Local Plan includes Policy IN4 (Water resources and services) which requires applicants to demonstrate that foulwater treatment and disposal exists or can be provided in time to serve the development.

As the Local plan policies are intended to be read as a whole we do not consider that it is necessary to duplicate these requirements in this site specific policy.

This policy refers to an integrated approach to provision of SuDs and flood mitigation which is supported.

Policy MH6: Airfield Business Park (page 189) - legally compliant, sound, compliant with duty to co-operate

We have no objection to the principle of development of this site for employment uses. The Submission Local Plan includes Policy IN4 (Water resources and services) which requires applicants to demonstrate that foulwater treatment and disposal exists or can be provided in time to serve the development.

As the Local plan policies are intended to be read as a whole we do not consider that it is necessary to duplicate these requirements in this site specific policy.

This policy refers to an integrated approach to provision of SuDs and flood mitigation which is supported.

K1 Land south and west of Priory Business Park (page 215) - legally compliant, sound, compliant with duty to co-operate

We have no objection to the principle of development of this site for employment uses. The Submission Local Plan includes Policy IN4 (Water resources and services) which requires applicants to demonstrate that foulwater treatment and disposal exists or can be provided in time to serve the development.

As the Local plan policies are intended to be read as a whole we do not consider that it is necessary to duplicate these requirements in this site specific policy.

This policy refers to an integrated approach to provision of SuDs and flood mitigation which is supported.

Surface water run off and risk of flooding to property in Kingston Way is a big concern . There is mention of surface water being "retained on site in a landscaped balancing pond before being discharged into local watercourse" but this is of little comfort without full assessment and the pond itself brings issues re safety of children and who will be responsible for maintaining it. Foul drainage will apparently be pumped into the existing sewerage system on Kingston Way - there is no evidence that the existing infrastructure can handle this

The site is unsuitable as it floods. Surface water collects in the field and pours onto the road at Bates Close and Kingston Way.

My property suffers from surface water run off from this site since it was built. The problem arising from the ditch mainly running from north to south and the meeting of the watercourse that runs alongside my property. This has never been resolved by the developers and flooding occurs every year. It sits in a high risk area (Environment Agency) and flooding also occurs on Kingston Way through the outfall of the watercourse in periods of prolonged rainfall. As a riparian owner of the watercourse we have the right to receive surface water in its natural quantity and quality. The increase in hard standing will exacerbate this issue increasing the flow of the run off, in particular the hard surface that runs alongside the existing ditch (North to South). Will there be guarantees that the SuDS management will be designed correctly and that overflows will not happen. As this is the only way of discharging surface water drainage, will the riparian owners be consulted as to how the system will work and consents obtained given that the quality of the water from the site could be contaminated from the residents living there.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Harborough District Local Plan Proposed Submission. The following comments are submitted on behalf of Anglian Water.

In relation to the next formal stages - I would wish to be notified of when the plan is submitted, when the inspector's report is published and the plan is adopted. In addition we would wish to reserve the right to appear in relation to the representations made regarding Policy GI5 (Local Green Spaces).

I would be grateful if you could confirm receipt of this response.

Policy H5: Housing density, mix and standards (page 67) - legally compliant, sound, compliant with duty to co-operate

Policy H5 refers to new housing being designed to meet the optional water efficiency standard (110 litres/per person/per day).

The Environment Agency in their document entitled 'Water Stressed Areas Final Classification (2013)' has advised the Secretary of State that the areas classified as 'Serious' in the final classification table should be designated as 'Areas of serious water stress'. The Anglian Water company area is considered to be such an area. Anglian Water is the water undertaker for part of Harborough District.

Therefore we would support the optional water efficiency standard being applied within Harborough District.

RT1: Provision of new retail uses (page 94) - legally compliant, sound, compliant with duty to co-operate

Market Harborough Allocations: We have no objection to the principle of development of the allocation of the Market Harborough sites for retail uses. The Submission Local Plan includes Policy IN4 (Water resources and services) which requires applicants to demonstrate that foulwater treatment and disposal exists or can be provided in time to serve the development. Similarly policy CC4 requires the use of SUDs on major development sites.

As the Local plan policies are intended to be read as a whole we do not consider that it is necessary to duplicate these requirements in this site specific policy.

RT4: Tourism and leisure (page 106) - legally compliant, sound, compliant with duty to co-operate

Land off St Mary's Road, Market Harborough: We have no objection to the principle of development of the allocation of the Market Harborough sites for leisure, entertainment and tourism uses. The Submission Local Plan includes Policy IN4 (Water resources and services) which requires applicants to demonstrate that foulwater treatment and disposal exists or can be provided in time to serve the development. Similarly policy CC4 requires the use of SUDs on major development sites.

As the Local plan policies are intended to be read as a whole we do not consider that it is necessary to duplicate these requirements in this site specific policy.

Policy GI5: Local Green Spaces (page 130) - legally compliant, unsound (justified, effective), compliant with duty to co-operate

The Local Green Space Designation is restrictive in that it significantly limits development which can come forward within the designated land.

There are existing sewers in Anglian Water's ownership within the designated local green space for Medbourne as identified on the Policies Map. Our concern is that the policy as drafted does not allow for development to enable continuing operation of existing water recycling infrastructure to serve our customers.

It is therefore proposed that the wording of the second paragraph of the policy be amended as follows:

'The construction of new buildings....Local Green Space. Utility infrastructure where the benefits override the potential impact on the designation'

Policy CC4: Sustainable Drainage (page 143) - legally compliant, sound, compliant with duty to co-operate

Anglian Water is supportive of the requirement for major developments to provide Sustainable Drainage Systems which will help to address sewer flooding and surface water flooding.
e capacity to support and meet all the requirements District
Policy IN4: Water resources and services (page 158) - legally compliant, sound, compliant with duty to co-operate

Policy IN4 refers to development being permitted where it has access to an adequate water supply to the support the development and is supported. Similarly Anglian Water is supportive of the requirement that planning permission will only be granted where it can be demonstrated that adequate foul water treatment and disposal already exists or can be provided in time to serve the development.

Policy MH1: Overstone Park (page 175) - legally compliant, sound, compliant with duty to co-operate

Anglian Water has made an initial assessment of the implications of this site for our existing infrastructure and considers that there is a need for foul sewerage network improvements to enable the development of this site.

We have no objection to the principle of development of this site for mixed uses. The Submission Local Plan includes Policy IN4 (Water resources and services) which requires applicants to demonstrate that foulwater treatment and disposal exists or can be provided in time to serve the development.

As the Local plan policies are intended to be read as a whole we do not consider that it is necessary to duplicate these requirements in this site specific policy.

This policy refers to the an integrated approach to surface water drainage and multi functional greenspace which is supported.

Policy MH2: East of Blackberry Grange (page 178) - legally compliant, sound, compliant with duty to co-operate

Anglian Water has made an initial assessment of the implications of this site for our existing infrastructure and considers that there is a need for foul sewerage network improvements to enable the development of this site.

We have no objection to the principle of development of this site for mixed uses. The Submission Local Plan includes Policy IN4 (Water resources and services) which requires applicants to demonstrate that foulwater treatment and disposal exists or can be provided in time to serve the development.

As the Local plan policies are intended to be read as a whole we do not consider that it is necessary to duplicate these requirements in this site specific policy.

This policy refers to the an integrated approach to surface water drainage and multi functional greenspace which is supported.

Policy MH3: Burnhill Farm (page 181) - legally compliant, sound, compliant with duty to co-operate

Anglian Water has made an initial assessment of the implications of this site for our existing infrastructure and considers that there is a need for foul sewerage network improvements to enable the development of this site.

We have no objection to the principle of development of this site for mixed uses. The Submission Local Plan includes Policy IN4 (Water resources and services) which requires applicants to demonstrate that foulwater treatment and disposal exists or can be provided in time to serve the development.

As the Local plan policies are intended to be read as a whole we do not consider that it is necessary to duplicate these requirements in this site specific policy.

This policy refers to the an integrated approach to surface water drainage and multi functional greenspace which is supported.

Policy MH4: Land at Airfield Farm (page 183) - legally compliant, sound, compliant with duty to co-operate

We have no objection to the principle of development of this site for employment uses. The Submission Local Plan includes Policy IN4 (Water resources and services) which requires applicants to demonstrate that foulwater treatment and disposal exists or can be provided in time to serve the development.

As the Local plan policies are intended to be read as a whole we do not consider that it is necessary to duplicate these requirements in this site specific policy.

This policy refers to an integrated approach to provision of SuDs and flood mitigation which is supported.

Policy MH5: Airfield Business Park (page 186) - legally compliant, sound, compliant with duty to co-operate

We have no objection to the principle of development of this site for employment uses. The Submission Local Plan includes Policy IN4 (Water resources and services) which requires applicants to demonstrate that foulwater treatment and disposal exists or can be provided in time to serve the development.

As the Local plan policies are intended to be read as a whole we do not consider that it is necessary to duplicate these requirements in this site specific policy.

This policy refers to an integrated approach to provision of SuDs and flood mitigation which is supported.

Policy MH6: Airfield Business Park (page 189) - legally compliant, sound, compliant with duty to co-operate

We have no objection to the principle of development of this site for employment uses. The Submission Local Plan includes Policy IN4 (Water resources and services) which requires applicants to demonstrate that foulwater treatment and disposal exists or can be provided in time to serve the development.

As the Local plan policies are intended to be read as a whole we do not consider that it is necessary to duplicate these requirements in this site specific policy.

This policy refers to an integrated approach to provision of SuDs and flood mitigation which is supported.

K1 Land south and west of Priory Business Park (page 215) - legally compliant, sound, compliant with duty to co-operate

We have no objection to the principle of development of this site for employment uses. The Submission Local Plan includes Policy IN4 (Water resources and services) which requires applicants to demonstrate that foulwater treatment and disposal exists or can be provided in time to serve the development.

As the Local plan policies are intended to be read as a whole we do not consider that it is necessary to duplicate these requirements in this site specific policy.

This policy refers to an integrated approach to provision of SuDs and flood mitigation which is supported.

Should you have any queries relating to this response please let me know.

Regards,