Purpose

This module expands on the relationship between spatial planning and Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SUDS) in an effort to promote more sustainable approaches to the management of surface water run-off.

Benefits

Planning has an important role to play in minimising the negative impacts of the built environment on natural resources such as water. The planning system also has a responsibility in facilitating the use of SUDS in practice. As the NSWG noted ‘Local planning authorities play a pivotal role in ensuring that sustainable drainage systems are incorporated into new developments.’

Related Solutions

Audience

Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic.

Learning method

A detailed knowledge builder which offers a commentary, key terms, context and background plus links to associated websites. Additionally a range of further reading is provided for those who wish to become expert in the subject. Includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).

Time to Complete

2 hours

Length

11 pages

Participants

1

Price

£10 Pounds Sterling
(inc. VAT)