DEFRA Consultation -
Implementation of the Sustainable Drainage Provisions in Schedule 3 to the Flood and Water Management Act (2010)
February 2012
Consultation start: 20 December 2011
Consultation end: 13 March 2012
Summary
This consultation presents the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' proposals to implement the requirements for sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) in new and redeveloped sites in England, which are provided for in Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act (2010). The Welsh Government will be consulting separately about implementation in Wales.
DEFRA welcome your views on the:
- Impact Assessment;
- National Standards; and
- Statutory Instruments including proposals for approval and adoption.
DEFRA also propose developing guidance to support the National Standards for Sustainable Drainage in collaboration with interested parties (paragraphs 1.30 to 1.32 of the consultation document refer). Expressions of interest from anyone who would like to contribute to the development of the guidance should be submitted to SuDS@defra.gsi.gov.uk by 20 January 2012.
New and redeveloped sites in England, are provided for in Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act (2010)
How to respond
Comments can be submitted in any of the following ways:
- Online Survey: Through the on-line survey at www.surveymonkey.com/s/SuDS
- Email: SuDS@defra.gsi.gov.uk
- Post: Sustainable Drainage Systems Team, Defra, Area 2A, Ergon House, London, SW1P 2AL
- Telephone: 0207-238-4847/2034/5864