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A simple guide to Sustainable Drainage Systems for housing

Brief summarySustainable Drainage Systems (NF22)

This guide aims to provide general guidance on the concept and use of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS) to aid the management of surface water in housing developments. It is to inform designers, developers and other stakeholders such as local authorities and property owners about the incorporation and use of SUDS in housing schemes. It is not intended to be a complete design guide to SUDS but to inform those involved in small developments and in-fill projects of the concept of SUDS, and to give insight into the options available at the site control level. 

The objectives of this guide are to:

  • Introduce the concept of SUDS, regulatory drivers, requirements and best practice.
  • Encourage and support the incorporation of SUDS in new and existing small housing developments and in-fill.
  • Increase awareness of the government policies and the Water Framework Directive requirements related to surface water management and the impact housing development has on surface water drainage and water quality of local environments. 
  • Provide information regarding government regulations for England, Wales and Scotland.
  • Give information concerning planning consent issues.
  • Provide technical information relating to SUDS devices, the selection of techniques, and the considerations required for SUDS construction and maintenance.
  • Provide information regarding land use, adoption and health and safety considerations in connection with the incorporation of SUDS for a housing development.
  • Offer guidance relating to the advantages of incorporating SUDS by considering the social, economic and environmental issues. 

Start date

N/A

Finish date

July 2010

Organisations involved

NHBC Foundation

Contact

info@nhbcfoundation.org 

URL

www.nhbcfoundation.org

 

 

 

 

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