Shameless star Maxine Peake has come up with a new sewage plan to deal with an influx of actors at a new proposed 'rehearsal' place.

The Dinnerladies actress is seeking planning permission to convert a redundant barn and farm outbuildings at her country pad into a ceramics studio and rehearsal space.

The plans also include new sleeping accommodation and is expected to be used by fellow thespians.

Her proposal is currently under consideration by the council after one neighbour complained about potential noise - and suggested she rent out the village hall for £16 an hour instead.

But with the consultation period set to end this week, Peake and her Ukrainian production designer partner Pawlo Wintoniuk have now revised plans to change their current septic tank into a sewage treatment plant.

In her application, the Grade II listed property is described as not being connected to the main water supply. A new sewage treatment plant would have 'more capacity' than the existing septic tank, planning documents also show.

Her representatives wrote: "The owners would like to restore the buildings and then convert one of them into a ceramics workshop and the other into a rehearsal space for their acting company, together with accommodation to enable actors to stay overnight."

They added: "We are pleased to submit a scheme that finds a viable non residential use for this attractive group of former agricultural buildings. "

"The reuse for creative purposes offers flexible space to help support in a small way the country's leading role in the theatrical and cinematic industries."

Fresh forms now state: "Description amended to include installation of sewage treatment plant. Site area increased to include location of plant and drainage field. "

"Foul drainage section revised from septic tank to treatment plant."

Her representatives also told the council: "We've now put together a revised fold drainage proposal to replace the existing septic tank with a new phosphate GRAF treatment plant."

They added: "The new system provides betterment on current septic tank system."

Peake will be hoping the latest amendments to increase waste water capacity will satisfy council planners after objections were previously raised by a neighbour Peter Ramsey.

In his objection, Peter wrote: "Our two principal concerns are with the potential noise and disturbance which may interfere with the enjoyment of our home and particularly, our garden, and the possibility of this being a first step towards a commercial enterprise."

He said if the planning application was successful he would like several issues to be looked at.

This included frequency and hours of use to be restricted as well as no outdoor performances or rehearsals.

He also spoke of the need for soundproofing and noise insulation and said he had "concerns of loud music, and noise involved in using an outside kitchen to provide for a large number of actors." "

He added: "This is an exceptionally sophisticated plans for a simple rehearsal room for personal use. In addition to the room itself there is a breakout zone, a kitchenette, an outdoor kitchen, sleeping accommodation and living room as well as the usual offices."

"Cawley Hall, just two miles away, is available to hire for community use at the remarkable rate of £16 per day. "

"There is a stage, a large hall, high quality surround sound, a bar, a large kitchen, a meeting room and ample parking."

"We would like assurances that this will be for the use of family and friends only."

"The water from the development will drain into the stream via the pond across the road which runs through our garden., This too raises concerns."

After being consulted on the amendment, Welsh Water said: "This application is located in an unsewered area and since the proposal intends on utilising an alternative to mains drainage, we would advise that the applicant seek advice from the Environment Agency and the Building Regulations Authority as both are responsible to regulate alternative methods of drainage."

A decision will be made by Herefordshire County Council at a later date.