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Comment

Representation ID: 25439

Received: 30/10/2017

Respondent: Suffolk County Council

Flood risk should be mitigated wherever possible via the use of SuDS and other water management features as outlined in the SCC Flood Risk Management Strategy (SFRMS). The County Council seeks inclusion of a requirement for new development of all scales to incorporate sustainable drainage systems into their design in line with the details contained within the SFRMS and any area specific Surface Water Management Plans (SWMP). It is recommended that the new Local Plan refer to the mitigation of surface water flooding and reference the protection of the water quality of watercourses. SCC would also welcome measures which increase water efficiency, such as water butts.