Government to mandate sustainable drainage systems for housing schemes

By Emily Twinch2023-01-11T12:45:00

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But industry raises concern about added cost to building work

The government is to work up regulations and processes to make sustainable drainage systems mandatory for all new housing developments in England, following a review.

Sustainable drainage systems, often known as SuDS, will be required to reduce the impact of rainfall on new developments, by using soakaways, grassed areas, permeable surfaces and wetlands.

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