… location; b) the development is appropriately flood resistant and resilient; c) it incorporates sustainable drainage systems, unless there is clear evidence that this would be inappropriate; d) any residual risk can be safely managed; and e) safe access and escape routes are included where appropriate, as part of an agreed emergency plan. 165. Major developments should incorporate…
… sustainable drainage systems unless there is clear evidence that this would be inappropriate. The systems used should: a) take account of advice from the lead local flood authority; b) have appropriate proposed minimum operational standards; c) have maintenance arrangements in place to ensure an acceptable standard of operation for the lifetime of the development; and d) where possible…
… an appropriate site investigation and risk assessment may be required to be undertaken in consultation with the Environment Agency prior to any grant of planning permission. Policy ENV9 - Sustainable Drainage All development should include appropriate sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) for the disposal of surface water, in order to avoid any increase in flood risk or adverse impact on water…
… Developed Land, development must endeavor to achieve 4 l/s/ha runoff or seek to achieve 50% reduction of existing peak runoff rates for the site where existing discharge rates can be established. On smaller sites (less than 0.25ha), development should achieve a maximum discharge of 2l/s. Any SuDS scheme must demonstrate regard to the adopted Sustainable Drainage SPD and any subsequent…
… 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…