soakaway and drains
When Clancy started building it seems clear that they found a far more problematic site that they had hoped for. They encountered voids, made ground, and other hazards. Comments online show that it was well known that when it rained water ran down the hill and through the factory, making surface water an important factor for consideration, when building an estate of 3 storey homes, over a chalk mine in clay. The last thing you want to do is divert that water into the mines, as it could accelerate the erosion of the columns holding up the mines – causing crown holes. As “experts” Clancy would have been well aware of the dangers.
Recognising the problems the Architect’s registered a change to the plans. soakaway plans 1999 – with these drawings. Revised drainage layout Apr 2000 . For some reason Clancy did not implement the change and soak ways were put in. The Council say that they had no remit for checking the drains, but this is clearly not accurate. Changes were made to the plans because of the ground conditions encountered and it was incumbent on both of them to ensure the plans were followed.
The reasons for not putting in Soakaways are numerous:
- The planning permission didn’t allow it
- They are ineffective in clay (water does not disperse)
- They should not be used in made ground (which almost the entire site is)
- if directing water into chalk mines they can be erosion accelerators
These videos show exactly why soak aways are not “fit for purpose” at this site.
coming soon
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