…, and maximise environmental gain, such as: water quality, water resources, biodiversity, landscape and recreational open space; b) Ensure that all new developments are designed to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change; c) Lower runoff flow rates, reducing the impact of urbanisation on flooding; d) Protect or enhance water quality. Incorporating appropriate pollution control measures…
… recharge (where appropriate); h) Demonstrate that opportunities have been taken to integrate sustainable drainage with biodiversity enhancements through appropriately designed surface water systems, as well as contribute to amenity and open spaces; i) Demonstrate that the first 5mm of any rainfall event can be accommodated and disposed of on-site; and, j) Demonstrate that clear arrangements…
… environmental gain, such as: water quality, water resources, biodiversity, landscape and recreational open space. • To ensure that all new developments are designed to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change. The SPD sets out the runoff standards applied to different parts of the Borough. The acceptable runoff rate is shown in Table 1. RMB Consultants (Civil…