Sustainable Drainage Systems
We help you understand existing drainage systems and create SuDS for new developments
New developments and their environs should be protected from surface-water flood risks – making efficient drainage an essential requirement. There is a need to understand the existing drainage regime and to mimic this for new developments. Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) help manage flow rates and runoff volumes while improving biodiversity by helping to reduce risk of flooding and pollution.
We start by helping you plan a SuDS that will manage surface-water runoff in the most sustainable and cost-effective way. You can be sure that our plan will also comply with national policy and enhance biodiversity.
How we can assist your project:
- Design of swales, retention and detention ponds and porous car parking
- Sustainable schemes and preliminary design
- Public consultation and public exhibitions
- Provision of expert witnesses for appeals and the public inquiry process
- Liaison and negotiations with statutory undertakers and key stakeholders (including the Environment Agency and lead local flood authorities)
- Advice on waste water disposal, including capacity assessments as well as preliminary and detailed design
- Preparation of Water Neutrality Statements (WNS)
“Richard Bettridge at Motion has worked hand in hand with the Drainage Board to ensure that the drainage network improvements made necessary by planned development have been procured in accordance with the strategy set up by the IDB. Richard has been instrumental in establishing the strategy and has advised on all technical and engineering issues over the last 25 years.”
James Thomas, Civil Engineer, Lower Severn Internal Drainage Board
“Thanks to Motion’s support, the redevelopment of a local eyesore will contribute to Walton’s regeneration, potentially creating around 140 full- and part- time jobs for the local area.”
Stephen Sibley, Managing Director, Martello Land and Property
“Motion displayed a very deep understanding of the issues related to local highways and vehicle movements. The team’s local knowledge and network of useful contacts was invaluable. They acted as a very effective, comprehensive one-stop shop for all our transport and drainage requirements.”
Brian Sheridan, Britannic Developments
“Motion’s involvement was paramount; without a surface drainage system that was acceptable to Thames Water, we could not deliver the site.”
Joe Jelley, Managing Director, Aspen Homes