Promotion of SuDS and maintenance arrangements

There are a number of ways in which the council will promote SuDS, including through this policy and key site requirements attached to specific zonings. The onus will be on the applicant/developer to demonstrate that SuDS have been considered and appropriate measures have been incorporated into the design of the proposals. A range of maintenance and management options for SuDS should be explored with the council. Appropriate maintenance and management arrangements are essential to ensure effective future operation of SuDS whether this be, for example, via a private management company or adoption by a public authority. In some instances planning conditions and s76 planning agreements will be required to secure effective future maintenance.