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7 February 2012

Consultation start:  20 December 2011
Consultation end:  13 March 2012

Summary

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:

•     Impact Assessment;
•     National Standards; and
•     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.
How to respond

Please submit your comments 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

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