On 15 April Lead Local Flood Authority will become a statutory consultee and will be required to provide technical assessments of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) on major developments (10+properties). In considering planning applications, local planning authorities (LPAs) will be required to consult with the Lead Local Flood Authority on the management of surface water. In addition, the Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) on ‘Flood Risk and Coastal Change’ has been revised to reflect the new SuDS regime.
To learn more about SuDS, click here.