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Local LPA and Stakeholder Engagement Adoption of SuDS
Local SuDS requirements
Early consultation before the planning The Council has a spatial framework for the
process is started is strongly encouraged for provision of Public Open Space (POS). This
all types of development (from small-scale to requires that POS is developed to create an
major), and Developers are also encouraged integrated network of high quality and multi-
to undertake detailed pre-application functional green infrastructure, which
discussions with the Local Planning Authority enriches biodiversity habitats, enables
(LPA). This is particularly important in greater connectivity, provides sustainable
relation to major schemes whereby the access for all and promotes diverse patterns
inclusion of SuDS needs to be incorporated of landscape and town character. Well-
into the overarching design of development. designed and appropriate SuDS
The LPA pre-application advice service infrastructure will be encouraged as an
incorporates all technical consultees within integral element to such green infrastructure,
the remit of the Council. This service does working alongside and enhancing the
not include engagement with external overarching design and quality of open
stakeholders who should be approached spaces.
separately.
It is important to note that early engagement
Peterborough City Council have historically with an adopting body is critical; easement
created and adopted SuDS systems as a part and construction requirements can have
of the Public Open Space or Local Highway significant effects on the layout of the site,
Authority assets, examples can be seen and even the planting being proposed.
23 throughout the city and vary from ponds, to
basins, to swales, to permeable paving. There are other Risk Management Authorities
Information on the specific requirements who may be willing to consider adoption and
we would suggest similar early engagement
relating to adoption can be provided through
consultation with the Council. with them to ensure their requirements can
be achieved.
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Pond and Play Basin.
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