CMS: Communications management for sustainability

A consultation on the sustainable drainage provisions in schedule 3 to the Flood and Water Management Act has been commenced by Defra. This consultation presents our 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.

We welcome your views on the:

a. Impact Assessment;
b. National Standards; and
c. Statutory Instruments including proposals for approval and adoption.

We 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.

Please visit the Defra website to access the consultation document and related information:

http://www.defra.gov.uk/consult/2011/12/20/sustainable-drainage-systems-1112/