Nice one Growster, and if I get any more queries from their sols re- did this cottage have an outside loo and what did it drain into, what was the name of the person who renovated it in the 1700's and do you perchance happen to have his mobile phone number so we can add it to our bundle of records?
The septic tank was installed sometime in the 60's before we moved in which drained onto our land and into the dyke next to us. We got flooded three times in the past due to the dyke not being properly maintained to cope with the tank and our surface water drainage. I spent some of my hard-earned pension money on having the drains moved into a dyke that went under our lane and into a dry ditch and we've never been flooded again.
The current regs for those in place before this new law came in are rather vague, but our buyers have stated in writing they're going to replace the tank when they move in.
At the moment I just want to support you all in these very strange times, so my tonight's dinner will be baked beans, maybe pots or chips, with the left-over quiche my OH wants me to use up. Deepjoy to you all!