Detailed Drainage Design is usually the final stage within the Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) planning process. Detailed drainage proposals may be submitted with a planning application but may also be subject to planning conditions for approval later in the development process. The…
Read more…Case Study for Emily Temple, ET Planning. A Revised SuDS Assessment to satisfy planning for a residential development We were asked to assist in gaining planning permission for a new residential dwelling at an unoccupied site comprising two derelict buildings. Following an initial SuDS assessment…
Read more…What is a soakaway? A soakaway is a buried drainage feature which seeks to manage surface water on the site and infiltrate into the ground, rather than discharging to an offsite location such as a watercourse or sewer. A soakaway requires excavation and removal of the existing ground, which is…
Read more…Is a SuDS assessment compulsory? In certain situations, a Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) assessment is a compulsory requirement. In England, from the 6th April 2015, it became compulsory for SuDS to be considered in planning applications for major developments. In Wales, it is now a…
Read more…Developers and their architect/planning consultant partners can use SuDS to engage multiple stakeholders and to support the business case to partnership fund SuDS delivery and maintenance. Understanding which sites derive the greatest cost benefit is critical to developers so that their inclusion…
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Every planning application needs a drainage assessment. These vary considerably between Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) and depend on the proposed size of the development, as well as the sensitivity of the local environment and topography to flooding or drainage issues. A crucial early part of…
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