Sustainable Drainage Approval Body
Traditional surface water drainage systems can increase the risk of flooding & pose a serious risk of contamination. Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) have been developed to imitate the natural drainage process & eliminate these risks.
SuDS can be used effectively in both rural and urban areas to support new development and redevelopment, whilst reducing the risk of surface water flooding & creating opportunities for improved water quality, bio-diverse rich habitats & new community recreational spaces.
With the enactment of Schedule-3 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 in January 2019, the majority of new developments must now obtain approval for their surface water management, prior to commencement of any works. Carmarthenshire County Council has created a Sustainable Drainage Approval Body (SAB) to deliver this duty.
Below are the services that the Carmarthenshire Sustainable Drainage Approval Body (SAB) provides.
