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SuDS assessment for new building drainage?

Andrew K

Member
Arable Farmer
Location
Essex
Just wondered if anyone has done this for a new farm building recently, either themselves or has employed a specialist to do so on their behalf?
It looks like a box ticking demand from the local council to me,but build cannot start until approval is granted apparently?
 

br jones

Member
Just wondered if anyone has done this for a new farm building recently, either themselves or has employed a specialist to do so on their behalf?
It looks like a box ticking demand from the local council to me,but build cannot start until approval is granted apparently?
just done one for a project,some holes drainage tests ,sent off results to a firm which then did calcs ,around 400 quid
 

Forkdriver

Member
Livestock Farmer
We had to have approval for our 5000sq ft building. We are storing and using the rain water. It's all about attenuation of runoff, and a pita that has added complexity and cost.
The outdoor manège we constructed has also had this as a planning requirement.
The suds team recommended putting in a pre application to get it right first time.
 

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Webinar: Expanded Sustainable Farming Incentive offer 2024 -26th Sept

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On Thursday 26th September, we’re holding a webinar for farmers to go through the guidance, actions and detail for the expanded Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offer. This was planned for end of May, but had to be delayed due to the general election. We apologise about that.

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