Summary

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) deliver multiple benefits. With climate change and growing concern about river health it is vital for SuDS to be implemented effectively to create resilient cities and communities.

Sue Illman is a water management expert who teaches SuDS construction and is part of the team advising the government on SuDS and water management policy. The session will cover the latest developments on SuDS, providing an overview of work to make the SuDS delivery process more accessible for developers and built environment professionals. The session will explain how potential changes in policy and design approaches can support SuDS delivery.

• Understand the latest developments in SuDS policy, practice, and guidance.
• How SuDS provides positive planning outcomes and faster approval process for housing developments
• Contribute to your CPD Landscape competencies on water management.