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Surface Water Flooding Reports for Camden

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SuDSmart Reports

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) Reports for planning applications and property transactions

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SuDSmart

£795+VAT*
SuDS maps and summary

Run-off calculations
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SuDSmart Plus

£995+VAT*
SuDS maps and summary

Run-off calculations

Drainage strategy
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SuDSmart Pro

£1,295+VAT*
SuDS maps and summary

Run-off calculations

Drainage strategy

Site Visit
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*1 Pricing based on site size & complexity.

FeaturesEnviroSmartEnviroSmart PlusEnviroSmart Pro
Drainage Consultants’ professional opinion
£5 million PI
Fast delivery time (working days)**101520
Data pack, including: infiltration potential, flood risks, topography, surface water features and sewers
SuDS suitability evaluation
Supports Architects, Developers, Planning Consultant and the Legal Market
Expert drainage consultant support
Run off volumes and storage requirements
Expert help to discharge planning conditions
Professional opinion backed by £5 million PI
Review of planning conditions
SuDS strategy and schematic drainage layout
Management and maintenance recommendations
Site Visit

**2 Expedited turnarounds are available on request

  • Detailed drainage engineering design drawings
  • Foul drainage assessments
  • Management and maintenance plans
  • CCTV drain surveys
  • Support for building regulations
  • Topographical surveysfor building regulations
  • Infiltration testing
  • Drainage modelling

Features

Features of our surface water drainage reports are as follows:

01
A clear and concise report
02
Traffic light categorisation of the sites suitability for infiltration SuDS, extracted from GeoSmart’s innovative SuDS Infiltration Map (SD50)
03
Site topography
04
River and groundwater flooding
05
Access to surface water course
06
Access to sewer course
07
Source protection zones
08
Clear recommendations and next steps

Benefits

Why you should choose our reports

Produced by specialist hydrologists with over 15 years’ experience.
Our consultants have built a great working relationship with Environment Agency and Local Authority Officers across the UK.
SuDS drainage reports are widely accepted in support of planning applications and insurance.
Quick turnaround options available
Low cost / fixed price

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Case Study
SuDS Assessment for a Commercial Home-Builder

GeoSmart was asked to produce a SuDSmart Plus Report to assess how the development of greenfield land into residential properties may impact the flood risk to off-site receptors as a result of the increase in surface water runoff generated. The planned area of impermeable ground cover was also used to estimate runoff volume and calculate the required volume of water to be discharged on-site. Since the site was underlain by permeable limestone, a soakaway was proposed as a feasible option for the attenuation and discharge of the excess runoff directly into the ground. We were instructed by a commercial home-builder to produce a SuDS Assessment Report to calculate an estimate of the increase…

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FAQs

Your frequently asked questions answered

Who are SuDS reports intended for?
  • House builders and developers
  • Property professionals such as architects, planning consultants, and land agents
  • Private individuals
  • Businesses
  • Insurance brokers and lenders
Why is a SuDS Report required?
  • Validating planning applications at Pre-Planning Stage
  • Planning Conditions
  • Building and flood mitigation design
  • Due diligence
  • Code for Sustainable Homes
  • SuDS approval boards (SABs)
  • Lending, mortgages, and pension funds
How do I know what Level of SuDS Report I need?

For the initial screening at the conceptual design stage, a SuDSmart Report typically supports developers and regulators with infiltration drainage advice. This is the preferred method for managing surface water without increasing flood risk downstream.

When infiltration drainage cannot be undertaken at a site due to the underlying ground conditions, other more conventional drainage systems are introduced in our SuDSmart Plus and Pro Reports (Note: infiltration drainage techniques are also considered when possible).

What does a SuDSmart Plus/Pro Report contain?

SuDSmart Plus/Pro Reports analyse the potential run-off from a site so that it can be managed effectively to ensure there is no increase in flood risk on or off the site. Post development run-off rates are assessed for a range of storm events including an allowance for future climate change.

A sustainable drainage strategy is developed to offset the increase in surface water run-off from the new development using the principles of SuDS and the code for sustainable homes. The hydrological context of the site is assessed, along with any potential issues that may affect the SuDS drainage system.

A range of potential options are assessed including discharge to the ground, surface water courses or sewerage. The report provides sizes and flow rates for a range of sustainable drainage options that may be considered.

Will my report satisfy the Local Planning Office or LLFA?

SuDSmart Reports can be used to support a planning application at Pre-Planning Stage, or alternatively address a Planning Condition prior to planning being granted.

SuDSmart Reports provide a cursory look at infiltration SuDS which is the preferred method for managing surface water. Whether infiltration techniques are feasible or not will determine the suitability of other SuDS drainage schemes going forward. The level of detail required depends on the specific requirements of your local authority.

You should note that our more detailed sustainable drainage report, SuDSmart Plus, provides alternative options and preliminary scheme layouts that should be subject to more detailed review at the master planning stage.

In our experience, this level of detail is required for more stringent planning authorities or for more complex sites that warrant more detailed assessment.

How do I know what to do next?

All SuDSmart reports include recommendations for next steps. We will always advise on the most cost effective way to move forward and provide details of how to do this whilst meeting in the needs of the planning department.

 

What if the Local Authority or LLFA request further information to support my application?

 

GeoSmart is able to provide access to a range of highly experienced senior drainage consultants, suppliers and engineers, who can provide a more detailed review of your site specifics and planning requirements.

Please contact a member of the GeoSmart team to put you in touch when further detailed assessment is required.

 

What is GeoSmart’s SuDS Infiltration Map (SD50)?

The GeoSmart SD50 map provides an assessment of the capacity of the ground to receive infiltration depending on the nature, thickness and permeability of the underlying material and the depth to the high groundwater table.

  • Allows preliminary assessment of the site without the need for bespoke SuDS drainage design.
  • Use in conjunction with the SuDSmart report range to identify SuDS infiltration suitability and flow/volume design data.
  • Combination may be sufficient to obtain outline planning.
  • Provides customers with clear site risk profile on drainage cost and land area needed.

To discuss the SD50 SuDS screening map and how it can improve your planning submission for your client, contact us today.

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"During the conveyancing process for my current house purchase, I was extremely concerned to find the general search results revealed the house was at 'moderate risk of groundwater flooding'. I was unable to get any further information from anyone until I contacted GeoSmart. The staff I spoke to were friendly, helpful, efficient and extremely knowledgeable. The information provided was very site specific and focused. The staff member who talked me through the information and maps provided was very knowledgeable, answered all my questions and allowed me plenty of time to discuss issues. Thanks to GeoSmart for their great service."
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