Sustainable Drainage Strategy (SuDs) Consultation

We asked

We asked for your views on our proposed Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDs) strategy. We specifically wanted to know if you thought the strategy would help reduce flooding and pollution, whilst also enhancing the biodiversity and aesthetics of Barnet.

Additionally, we wanted to find out if the purpose and vision of the strategy was clear and if the guidance to both residents and developers was easy to understand.

You said

We received 11 responses to our consultation questionnaire.

83% agreed the proposed strategy would help reduce the risk of surface water flooding
83% also agreed that the strategy would reduce pollution from urban run-off
66% agreed that the strategy would deliver wider benefits such as enhancing the biodiversity and aesthetics of Barnet
Overall, 66% of respondents agreed with our proposed SuDs strategy, with 0% disagreeing with it.

With regards to our purpose, vision and guidance:

83% agreed with our:
1. guidance for developers
2. specific guidance for SuDs design
3. design guidance for SuDs n Highways
4. Guidance on SuDs adoption by the Council
66.67% thought that both the purpose and vision was clear, with 0% disagreeing with the vision of the strategy
50% thought that the guidance was easy to understand

We did

Based on the feedback received we are expanding the section within the strategy on ecology and biodiversity. Once the final strategy is complete, it will be presented to Cabinet for approval. Further details on this will be published on this page.