Flushing out the cistern - the transfer of private sewers

Cloke, Heather

Flushing out the cistern - the transfer of private sewers - 2011 - Hogan Lovells Real Estate Quarterly Autumn 2011, 4-5(2) .

Explores the impact of measures coming into effect on 1 October 2011 which allow the transfer of all existing private sewers and lateral drains in England and Wales to the regulated sewerage companies, regulations which are the culmination of government work to improve the sewerage system in England and Wales. Covers their background and aims, what the regulations cover, the issue of curtilage, the transfer date and method of transfer, and the appeals system. Discusses further whether adoption agreements are still necessary, and the impact on the regulated sewerage companies.


WATER INDUSTRY (SCHEMES FOR ADOPTON OF PRIVATE SEWERS) REGULATIONS 2011


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