Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS)

Policy Position Statement

Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management, 2024
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Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

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Policy Position Statement

Abstract

Sets out CIWEM's position on SuDS, setting out ten recommendations for improving SuDS implementation in England. Explains what SuDS are as well as the current state of SuDS policy and implementation. Also discusses the current drivers for changes to SuDS policy and implementation and outlines the barriers and policy gaps on implementing SuDS.

History

Supersedes: Retrofitting sustainable drainage systems (CIWEM, 2013). Dated: February 2024.

Subjects

  • Land use planning
  • Water catchment and supply, sewerage
  • Pollution/waste disposal/contaminated land
  • Water Management
  • Planning and development
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Special subject areas
  • Environmental planning/land
  • Other planning disciplines
  • Waste planning

Publisher History

The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management was formed in 1987 when the Institution of Public Health Engineers merged with the Institution of Water Engineers and Scientists and the Institute of Water Pollution Control. They are committed to advance the science, practice, training and research of water and environmental management.

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