Getting SuDS right from the start - new guidance & animation
Join this free webinar to learn about CIRIA’s new guidance Getting SuDS right from the start and engaging animation for those making early and key decisions that impact the ambition of the development and the SuDS outcomes achieved.
Background
High quality SuDS that deliver multiple benefits need to be integrated within the layout of buildings, roads and public open space of new developments. This approach supports multi-functional SuDS, the delivery of multiple benefits and efficiently uses available land.
It is recognised that to obtain these good SuDS outcomes early engagement between the developer, their consultants, the local planning authority and Lead Local Flood Authority is required. However, it’s more common that SuDS and their integration within developments are overlooked and only considered at the planning application stage which is often too late.
This webinar will introduce CIRIA’s animation and associated new guidance on Getting SuDS right from the start which will outline the principles for the integration of SuDS into developments to inform the land acquisition and allocation process. This should improve how flood risk is considered, the delivery of SuDS and compliance with the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework and the emerging requirements for Design Codes.
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Why attend
- Discover the main policy drivers for the integration of SuDS the outset of the land acquisition.
- Better understand the opportunities and challenges of integrating SuDS within developments.
- Hear how discussions/decisions within the early stages of the planning land/development process can support or hinder the integration of SuDS.
- Ensure flood risk, surface water management and particularly SuDS are holistically considered and tracked through the development process.
- Learn the principles for integrating SuDS with road layout, buildings and public open space, and assessing SuDS inclusion at land allocation stage.
- Earn valuable CPD.
Who should attend
- Local authority planners
- Developers and client organisations
- Land agents/promoters
- Land coordinators
- Land surveyors
- Lead Local Flood Authorities
- Water and Sewerage Companies
- Drainage engineers
- Infrastructure engineers
- Master planners and spatial planners
- Urban designers and architects landscape architects
- SuDS designers
Programme
10:30 Welcome and introduction
Adrien Baudrimont, Senior Research Manager, CIRIA
Faye Gennard, Founder, Rennard Consulting
10:45 Overview of the guidance and animation – key considerations and principles
Emma Cecil, Senior Civil Engineer, Arup
11:05 Policy drivers for the integration of SuDS the outset
Sam Kipling, FCRM Senior Adviser, Environment Agency
11:20 Opportunities and challenges integrating SuDS within developments
Graham Rhodes, Group Civil Engineer, Barratt Redrow
11:35 How will master planners and landscape architects benefit from
this guidance?
Lisa Sawyer, Director & Civil Engineer, Land Studio
11:50 Manage flood risk and surface water management with high-quality holistically
integrated SuDS
Debbie Taylor, Technical Chief Rainwater Management, United Utilities
12:05 Interactive discussion and Q&A
12:25 Closing remarks
When
Tuesday 30 September 2025
10:30 – 12:30
Fees
CIRIA members Free to attend
Non-members Free to attend
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