Who can apply for pre-application discussions?

Anyone can apply for pre-application advice, but you might want to check that you need Sustainable Drainage Approval for your proposal.

Please Note

The purpose of discretionary services is for the developer to have initial contact with the sustainable drainage approval body to explain the nature of the development, and for officers to bring the National Standards or issues of concern to the developers attention. Officers will not be in a position at this stage to resolve issues or come to any final conclusions about the scheme.

This will be an opportunity for the developer to become aware of those views, and take account of them in the submission of a formal application. At this stage, the Council cannot review detailed design submissions such as hydraulic calculations, environmental statements or viability assessments at this stage.

The additional services described above do not prejudice determination of any application.

Full fees are to be paid upfront and are non-refundable. VAT will also be charged on additional services.