Underground rainwater collection tanks that will supply water for lavatories, a communally owned farm shop and storage for bicycles are included in the village.

The development's eco-credentials are secure, too, with rainwater collection, greywater recycling, solar power and geothermal energy.

You therefore do not have to install the rainwater collection system, nor do you have to pay anything for the redirection of the gutters on your neighbours' land.

They have suggested that we either install a rainwater collection system under our garden or that we pay towards the redirection of the gutters on their land.

Its features will include a 'wetland eco-pool' designed 'for rainwater collection' planted with wild flowers.

Overflows or discharge pipes from roof-mounted appliances such as air-conditioners or hot-water systems should not have their discharge feed into a rainwater tank.

The building was galvanized, with timber supports and a timber floor, while the showers were cold and were supplied by a large rainwater tank on the roof.

While restoring the main house, the workmen came across the original underground rainwater tanks, still in working order.

In the 'utility' room are two 5,000-litre rainwater tanks which collect and store water for flushing the lavatories and watering the garden.

Rainwater tanks may have a high (perceived) initial cost.