Support

Brentwood Local Plan 2016 - 2033 (Pre-Submission, Regulation 19)

Representation ID: 22331

Received: 17/03/2019

Respondent: Anglian Water

Representation Summary:

Anglian Water supports the requirement to incorporate Sustainable Drainage Systems as part of the design of new developments which will help to address sewer flooding and surface water flooding.

We fully support the reference made to applicants demonstrating that they have followed the surface water hierarchy with a connection to the public sewer being considered as a last resort.
In addition we welcome the requirement to demonstrate that there is capacity exists in the public sewerage network where a surface water connection is proposed.

Full text:

Anglian Water supports the requirement to incorporate Sustainable Drainage Systems as part of the design of new developments which will help to address sewer flooding and surface water flooding.

We fully support the reference made to applicants demonstrating that they have followed the surface water hierarchy with a connection to the public sewer being considered as a last resort.
In addition we welcome the requirement to demonstrate that there is capacity exists in the public sewerage network where a surface water connection is proposed.