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Comment

Representation ID: 24921

Received: 30/10/2017

Respondent: Suffolk County Council

Q74 reads "SUDS are designed to reduce potential of new and existing developments with respect to surface water drainage." It should say SUDS are designed to manage runoff from new developments, reducing damage from flooding, improving water quality, protecting and improving the environment, protecting health and safety and ensuring - SUDS definition Floods and Water Management Act.

IBC have endorsed The Suffolk Flood Risk Management Strategy, this provides guiding principles for SUDS in Suffolk. Appendix A provides guidance on SuDS designs and describes associated National Planning Policies/Guidance.

Early consideration of spatial/locational requirements for SuDS in the planning process is essential.