Week 2 of our series on Defra’s new National SuDS Standards focuses on Standard 2: Managing Everyday Rainfall (Interception). The standard requires a quantified assessment of interception storage and promotes the use of distributed SuDS features such as green roofs, permeable paving and bioretention systems to replicate natural drainage processes and avoid downstream impacts.
One week on from Flood & Coast 2026, we’re reflecting on the key themes and insights shared throughout the conference. From stakeholder engagement and Natural Flood Management to Property Flood Resilience and integrated water management, our team shares its key takeaways from this year’s event.
Defra’s new National SuDS Standards, introduced in summer 2025, are reshaping the planning process by making sustainable drainage a fundamental requirement for development approval. In this first article of our seven-part series, we explore Standard 1: Runoff Destinations, explaining how the runoff hierarchy influences compliance, design decisions, and the successful delivery of drainage strategies.
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