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Comment

Representation ID: 25182

Received: 30/10/2017

Respondent: Environment Agency

The Plan refers to SuDS as a means of surface water drainage. IBC should liaise with Suffolk County Council (as Lead Local Flood Authority) on potential opportunities to reduce and manage surface water flooding. We support the use of SuDS to help to prevent the pollution of groundwater and surface water, provide aquifer recharge and to provide ecological and amenity benefit, in addition to managing flood risk. It should also be ensured that appropriate measures for maintaining SuDS are put in place. SuDS should be integrated into schemes at an early stage and designed to provide maximum benefits without causing adverse impacts. Deep infiltration systems should be a last resort option for disposal of surface water. Appropriate pollution treatment steps must be in place (CIRIA C753).