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A flow control generally defines the Concept Design drawings should identify
downstream end of a sub-catchment, with sub-catchment boundaries with associated
the flow control situated at the lowest storage and flow control locations
topographical point within the sub- throughout the development. Concept Design
catchment in locations that are accessible for
inspection and maintenance.
Flow control with
contolled discharge
from one catchment to
the next
C1
C2
C3
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C4
Sub-catchments are generally defined by flow
controls. Flows are conveyed from one sub-
catchment to the next.
Design Note:
Integrating storage within sub-catchments, as part of site layout, greatly reduces the land
take requirement for attenuation, by exploiting the inherent storage capacity of individual
SuDS features.
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