2. Dealing with Surface Water Discharge in a Sustainable Manner Laura Wilkinson Development and Flood Risk Engineer Sustainable Cities Tuesday 13 April

3. Overview Planning Context Key Planning Considerations EA Requirements Newcastle Great Park

4. Planning Context Regional Planning - RSS North East Policy 35: FLOOD RISK Local Planning Context: South Tyneside Core Strategy Policy ST2: Sustainable Urban Living

5. Key Planning Considerations Land Take Site layout – get it right early Flood Risk Alleviation of surface water flooding Retro fitting SUDs Are there any opportunities? SWMP option

6. Key Planning Considerations Health and Safety Standards Design out risks Adoption and Maintenance Early consultation and communications Interim Code of Practice for SUDS Who is responsible? Model Agreement for Suds Cost implications

7. EA Requirements Designing for exceedence No ponds to be sited in floodplain Any floodplain loss must be compensated for Greenfield run off discharge Works within 5 metres

8. Newcastle Great Park The site is approximately 485 hectares The scheme includes 2,500 houses Commercial Schools Community facilities Newcastle Great Park Flood Storage Areas

9. Thank you for listening Laura Wilkinson Laura.Wilkinson@environment-agency.gov.uk An example of a swale used for surface water attenuation