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Sustainable urban drainage out to consultation
18/12/2009 13:04:48
Sustainable urban drainage (SUDS) will play an important role in ensuring new residential and commercial buildings are protected from flooding.
This week, the government included proposals on new SUDS requirements in a major consultation on the sustainability of homes.
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) is keen to reaffirm its commitment to reducing energy waste from the built environment.
Its consultation 'Sustainable new homes – the road to zero carbon' also makes provision for clarifying guidance on SUDS.
"We are consulting on changes to the requirements to align with the emerging national standards, incorporating the full range of sustainable urban drainage techniques so that developers can incorporate the most optimal solution for a specific site," the DCLG said.
The department has already received a number of representations from industry about the national standards and how they are applied.
One of the aims of the consultation is to ensure the guidance is flexible enough to be effectively applied to individual situations, especially smaller projects.
Posted by Rachel King
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