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SuDS Reports
Professional Sustainable Drainage Reports (SuDS)
Why do I need a SuDS Report?
The incorporation of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) is a requirement for all new developments, and the level of detail required in a SuDS report can vary depending on the application type and the Lead Local Flood Authority’s (LLFA) requirements. LLFAs are increasingly requesting SuDS reports for even the smallest of project due to the increasing risk of flooding and the effects of climate change.
Major developments and those in critical drainage areas or high flood risk zones should flood risk assessments and surface water drainage strategies carried out prior to submission. The local planning authority and LLFA have the final say on whether a SuDS report is required, so it is best to speak to them before submitting a planning application. Sometimes, a more in-depth report, such as included detailed construction design, may be requested either at the planning application stage or to discharge a planning condition.
SuDS Designs provide guidance throughout the planning process from start to construction, including assistance with determining flood zone locations and offering design to confirm feasibility and calculate the mitigation against pollution your project can offer.
Your Report
Basic – £900* + VAT
- Dedicated drainage consultant with expert advice and support
- £5 million PI
- Information pack, including: identification of flood risks, assessment of local borehole information, location of public sewers and more
- Assessment of suitable SuDS features
- Preliminary Microdrainage calculations to identify run-off rates and attenuation requirements
Standard – £1200* + VAT
- Dedicated drainage consultant with expert advice and support
- £5 million PI
- Information pack, including: identification of flood risks, assessment of local borehole information, location of public sewers and more
- Assessment of suitable SuDS features
- Detailed Microdrainage calculations to identify run-off rates and attenuation requirements
- Review of planning conditions and assistance with discharge submissions
- SuDS Strategy layout
- Detailed maintenance program including on-going maintenance responsibilities
Complete – £1800* + VAT
- Dedicated drainage consultant with expert advice and support
- £5 million PI
- Information pack, including: identification of flood risks, assessment of local borehole information, location of public sewers and more
- Assessment of suitable SuDS features
- Detailed Microdrainage calculations to identify run-off rates and attenuation requirements
- Review of planning conditions and assistance with discharge submissions
- SuDS Strategy layout
- Detailed maintenance program including on-going maintenance responsibilities
- Exceedance flow diagram
- SuDS water quality assessment
- Site visit
Custom – £POA
- Site specific plan for how surface water is to be managed during construction (sometimes referred as a CSWMP)
- Detailed design to discharge planning conditions
- Soakaway design
- Flood Risk Assessment
- Foul drainage assessments
“I’ve used SuDS Designs for a self build project in North Wales, the service and communication I received was exceptional and I would highly recommend, Thank you SuDS Designs.”
Mr Ellis of Wrexham
Frequently Asked Questions
- Entities engaged in residential construction and development projects
- Specialists in real estate, such as architects, urban planners, and real estate agents
- Homeowners and personal property investors
- Corporate entities across different industries
- Insurance underwriters and financial lending institutions
SuDS reports aid with planning applications, either in the pre-planning stage or to meet specific conditions before planning consent.
They initially examine infiltration SuDS, the preferred surface water management method. The feasibility of such techniques impacts the potential of other SuDS approaches.
The level of detail varies as per the specific demands of your local council – we can help advise what you’ll need from the SuDS report to meet the requirements.