Surface water management

SuDS validation

RBC Validation requirements and use of surface water drainage summary statement proforma

4.1 Surface water drainage is a material planning consideration for making decisions on planning applications. Runnymede Borough Council validation document require an applicant for major development to submit a Sustainable Drainage Statement. Surrey County Council in their role as the Lead Local Flood Authority has prepared further guidance on this, this can be found online on their website

4.2 It is important that the Sustainable Drainage Statement and the summary statement are completed by a competent drainage engineer recognised by the Engineering Council the Institution of Civil Engineers (or equivalent). RBC therefore requests that the competent person signs the Statement and summary sheet, listing their qualifications.