Policy paper
Sustainable drainage systems review
Review of the benefits and impacts of making sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) a legal requirement for new developments.
Applies to England
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This report sets out the findings of a review into the implementation of schedule 3 to The Flood and Water Management Act 2010.
The review recommends implementation subject to final decisions on scope, threshold and process once a full regulatory impact assessment has been completed. The assessment will look at different options and the expected costs and benefits.
The government has accepted this recommendation.
Defra will carry out a consultation in order to collect views on the impact assessment, national standards and statutory instruments in 2023.
Published 10 January 2023