General advice for major applications
National planning policy requires all developments to not increase flood risk elsewhere and remain safe from flooding for the lifetime of the development. In addition, all major developments must utilise sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) to manage surface water drainage.
The level of detail required to be submitted differs depending on site and development characteristics, as well as planning application type. This section outlines the minimum information ESCC expects applicants to submit to allow a substantive consultation response to be provided to the Local Planning Authority based on application type. Where further details are required due to site and development characteristics this will be highlighted as part of our consultation response (or during a pre-application advice consultation).
All drainage strategies and designs should follow national policy and guidance, available to view online at:
