Knowledge Centre

Combining Multiple SuDS Features: A Systems Approach to Surface Water

Combining Multiple SuDS Features: A Systems Approach to Surface Water

We know that architects and housing developers are under pressure to deliver sites that work on paper and ...
National SuDS Standards in Plain English (What They Mean for Your Next Planning Submission)

National SuDS Standards in Plain English (What They Mean for Your Next Planning Submission)

f you are an architect or housing developer, you do not need another policy document to read. You ...
The One Thing That Delays SuDS Approvals Most (And How to Avoid It)

The One Thing That Delays SuDS Approvals Most (And How to Avoid It)

Most delays are not caused by complex hydraulics. They are caused by uncertainty. The planner or drainage officer ...
The Runoff Destination Hierarchy Explained (And How to Justify Your Choice)

The Runoff Destination Hierarchy Explained (And How to Justify Your Choice)

The National SuDS Standards promote a clear order of preference for where surface water should go. This is ...
Infiltration in SuDS (When It Works, When It Fails, And What Evidence You Need)

Infiltration in SuDS (When It Works, When It Fails, And What Evidence You Need)

Infiltration is often treated as the default answer, but it is only a good answer when the ground ...