SUD's Driveway and paths?

[Post and beam]

Doing some research on what i need to provide for both my drive way and the paths i was directed towards this site....www.tobermore.co.uk

Within i read this....'In England, SuDS can be recommended by planners but not enforced by law. Section 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 is designed to help with surface water management in urban areas.'

 

Does anyone have practical experience of the implications of this. I dont want or intend to circumvent the planning rules. But it would be comforting to know that if i screw up on the effectiveness of what i do it will not have dire consequences for my bank balance.

 

I started today looking for a recognised test of whether my drive currently meets the permeability requirements.

Would hate to dig it out  if its not necessary.

 

 

 

[Bonner]

My experience was that neither planning or building control check or seem to care about this. I have a gravel drive but large patio at the back was supposed to be ‘permeable surface’. I laid sandstone slabs which slope away from the house to the lawn, so I would argue that all rainwater soaks away on site. If your drive is impervious and slopes to a road, someone may challenge it.