Course curriculum

    1. Course background

    2. Understanding surface water flood risk

    3. Where to find information on surface water flood risk

    4. Development and surface water flood risk

    1. Introduction to Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)

    2. The importance and impact of SuDS

    3. The multifunctional benefits of SuDS

    1. National standards for sustainable drainage systems

    2. Common types of SuDS

    3. Understanding the drainage hierarchy

    4. Understanding runoff rates and volumes

    5. Busting myths about SuDS

    1. Roles and responsibilities for surface water flood risk

    2. Getting SuDS right from the start

    3. Promoting SuDS through development plans and planning guidance

    4. Securing SuDS through development management

    5. Securing management and maintenance of SuDS

    1. Lamb Drove, Cambourne

    2. Climate innovation district, Leeds

    3. Further guidance

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