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SuDS Report - SuDSmart

Sustainable Drainage Assessment (SuDS) Feasibility Report

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SuDS Map and Summary, Run-off Amount, Preliminary Assessment

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What does it solve?

Planning applications require the developer to explore suitable SuDS options, starting with infiltration drainage. Whether infiltration can be achieved or not depends on the capacity of the ground to receive water.

The SuDSmart Report is the first in our range of SuDS Reports designed to explore suitable SuDS options.

The report is based on GeoSmart’s innovative SuDS Infiltration Map, showing a site’s infiltration suitability (low, moderate, high) on a 50m grid providing total confidence during the early conceptual design stage.

The report considers potential infiltration issues, runoff volumes and flows for initial design and discussion with the regulator.

The report typically supports developers and regulators in support of planning by creating and evaluating an appropriate drainage system for a site.

Need more detail to develop a feasibility study and strategy for SuDs for your development? Our SuDSmart Plus Report provides the answer.

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Delivery and Turnaround
  • Typically 10 working days
  • Premium delivery option is available if report is urgent
  • Report will be sent in electronic format as a .pdf file straight to your inbox
  • Hard copies available at an additional cost
Technical Information
  • A review of hydrological and hydrogeological context of the Site
  • Assessment of proposed scheme geometry and layout in the context of the adjacent surface water courses
  • Analysis of rainfall intensity data using the latest UK environmental datasets
  • Analysis of the available data in the context of the development
  • Surface water runoff calculations will be undertaken using the Institute of Hydrology (IH) 124 and Rational Methods
  • Using site specific data, the effects of climate change (e.g. increased rainfall) will be considered using the industry standard advice
  • Clear recommendations for a drainage strategy specific to the Site layout and topography
  • Details of the range of options for the attenuation of storm water runoff through the use of Sustainable Drainage techniques
Benefits
  • Produced by specialist hydrologists with over 15 years experience
  • Direct access to nationwide SuDS infiltration suitability information through GeoSmart’s innovative SuDS infiltration SD50 Map
  • Our consultants have built a great working relationship with the Environment Agency, SuDS Approval Bodies (SABs) and Local Authority Officers across the UK
  • Reports are widely accepted in support of planning applications and insurance
  • Quick turnaround options available
  • Low cost / fixed price
Features
  • A clear and concise report
  • Traffic light categorisation of the sites suitability for infiltration SuDS
  • Extract from GeoSmart’s SuDS Infiltration Map
  • Hydrogeological review of the site
  • Estimation of the surface water runoff from the site before and after the proposed development
  • Recommended SuDS features in relation to the proposed site layout
  • Drainage recommendations in accordance with SuDS guidance
  • Reports can be prepared according to the new British Standard for managing flood risk BS 8582:2013 Code of practice for surface water management for development sites
  • Clear recommendations are made
Assumptions

Reports based on:

  • A site location plan is available
  • Proposed development plans are provided
  • For new developments, areas of permeable and impermeable ground cover should be pre-calculated and provided
  • SuDS components have not already been included in the final design
  • A site walkover survey is not required
  • Advance payment is made

If your site doesn’t fit these assumptions or you require a site visit, we can still assist but please do get in touch as one of our other packages may suit you better.

Further Information
SuDS Guidance Note

Guidance has been released for lawyers on drainage requirements for new build developments. Download it now.

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