LABSS Information Paper INFOP11 - 2016 Consultation with Scottish Water

The responsibility to consult with relevant consultees such as Scottish Water lies with the applicant. They should do this directly or by instruction from the verifier should the verifier see fit. The need for information obtained through a consultation is determined by whether or not there will be a failure to comply with the Mandatory Standard 3.6 Surface Water or Mandatory Standard 3.7 Wastewater. In general terms, when new developments are likely to add load to any public sewer system the planning process will have confirmed the existence and adequacy of the public drainage infrastructure. It is sensible, however, for the verifier to seek confirmation from the applicant that consultation with Scottish Water has taken place.