Guidance for master planning sustainable drainage into developments
Read the full guidance for master planning sustainable drainage into developments (PDF, 4.5 MB).
Or choose which section you would like to read:
- Part 1 - our vision (PDF, 366.3 KB)
- Part 2 - setting the scene in the South East (PDF, 471.1 KB)
- Part 3 - designing SuDS to deliver benefits (PDF, 1.1 MB)
- Part 4 - designing SuDS to respond to common site conditions (PDF, 467.8 KB)
- Part 5 - the master planning process (PDF, 249.5 KB)
- Part 6 - considering SuDS through the master planning process (PDF, 577.5 KB)
- Part 7 - demonstration typologies (PDF, 2.6 MB)
- Part 8 - Further information and guidance for detailed design (PDF, 265.5 KB)
Our surface water management plans should also be referred to during the formulation of a drainage strategy for a site.
Land drainage consents
Any feature on site that is not an Environment Agency designated ‘main river’ that is capable of conveying flow would be classified as an ‘ordinary watercourse’ (such as ditches, dykes and streams). Any works within the channel of any such feature would require our formal written consent.
If any part of a development or its associated drainage system involves works to an existing ordinary watercourse, please see our guidance on land drainage consent.