11 May 2015
Alex Stephenson ‘A brave new world for SuDS began when new planning regulations came into force last month, designed to ensure, where possible, that Sustainable Drainage Systems are used on major new developments in England. With a much-needed push for new homes underway, it ought to be a relief that more than 10 years of […]
24 Feb 2015
Susdrains Recognising that Spring heralds major changes in the delivery of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), we’re delighted to launch an engaging new infographic on SuDS that provides a simple overview of the drivers and benefits for SuDS. The ‘Going with the flow’ infographic details some of the key objectives and outcomes from a sustainable drainage […]
06 Jan 2015
There were 402 responses to the recent consultation – this report provides access to the assessment of those views. DCLG & Defra ‘Effective provision of advice to local planning authorities in relation to water drainage management – new consultation announced. As part of the government’s continuing commitment to protect people and property from flood risk, […]
15 Sep 2014
Sept 24th Comment on the Defra Consultation by Peter Bide http://www.susdrain.org/community/blog/suds-consultation-a-flow-of-good-ideas/ Sept 16th Delivering Sustainable Drainage Systems – Defra Consultation Overview Defra: ‘The independent review into the causes of the 2007 floods (The Pitt Review) concluded sustainable drainage systems (commonly known as SuDS) were an effective way to reduce the risk of ‘flash-flooding’ which occurs when […]
22 Jul 2014
This fourth Defra newsletter provides an update on SuDS implementation, and includes the draft National Standards. It also provides a link to the stakeholder-led guidance; describes the outcome of the recent survey conducted to assess local authority preparedness; and gives a summary of the table top testing exercise held with a small group of local […]
10 Jun 2014
SuDS are great but not if they affect development. Defra 23 May email: verbatim: ‘The Government remains committed to implementing SuDS at the earliest available opportunity, but not in a way that affects development. While several departments are working hard on this, it has become clear that we will not be in a position to […]
18 Apr 2014
In partnership with the Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA), and on behalf of English Heritage, Place Services at Essex County Council have been commissioned to prepare national guidance on ‘SuDS and the Historic Environment.’ The overall aim of the project is to research, compile and produce national guidance on sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) […]
20 Feb 2014
Engineering Natures Way Written By: Alex Stephenson Director, UK Stormwater Division, Hydro International ‘It seems almost unbelievable. Yet another SuDS delay. Six years after 2007 floods that prompted ‘urgent action’ and right in the midst of more severe storms and floods, the Government has confirmed it will not meet its target of implementing SuDS regulations […]
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