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Local SuDS specific requirements The LLFA preference is for at-surface level
SuDS features that should form part of an
Worcestershire County Council as the Lead integrated and multifunctional green
Local Flood authority (LLFA) requires all infrastructure network and which provide
development to provide Sustainable Drainage opportunities for biodiversity, open space
Systems (SuDS) for the management of and place making opportunities.
surface water.
A minimum of 3.0m easements should be
Surface water run-off should be controlled as provided to and around all SuDS features and Local SuDS requirements
near to its source as possible through a a minimum 8.0m easement around any
sustainable drainage approach to surface watercourses for maintenance access. This
water management (SuDS). Ground will also help protect and enhance the
conditions will need to be confirmed by site aesthetic and biodiversity functions of the
investigation and testing. If site investigation features.
indicates it is possible, then infiltration is the
preferred method for disposal of surface
water.
Springhill Cohousing ‘Play Basin’ -
a multi-functional SuDS feature.
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