Surrey County Council is the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) and a statutory consultee to the planning process for surface water on all major developments.
Where required or when requested, it also advises Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) on surface water flood risk and sustainable drainage systems.
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) are required on all planning applications in England in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) – GOV.UK.
Surrey County Council publishes SuDS guidance on:
- design for major developments
- design non-major developments
- pre-application planning advice
- discharge of Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) standard conditions
Get SuDS planning advice – Surrey County Council
Local planning authority guidance
Local flood risk and drainage planning policy for Woking is set out in the Local Development Plan and informed by the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment.
For more information, go to the Local Development Plan.