Regulation 18 Draft Local Plan

Object

Representation ID: 1808

Received: 25/04/2024

Respondent: Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust

Paragraph 4 of this policy should state that SUDS should be designed in accordance with Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act and any other relevant legislation. This should include that an active management regime is in place, and that multiple benefits from the design of the SuDS has been sort. The policy should also refer to the role of nature-based solutions in flood management at a wider catchment scale. Promoting their use over more traditional ‘grey’ infrastructure where appropriate and feasible. Suggested wording:
“Within South Kesteven it is recognised that issues relating to reducing flood risk and addressing other problems, such as poor water quality, can be addressed through nature-based solutions. Where appropriate natural flood management, water polishing habitats, increasing carbon capture through restoring natural floodplain connections with riparian corridors, should be sort as a more holistic, integrated approach to water resource and level management. The catchment-based approach (CaBA) is now nationally accepted best way forward and there are partnerships for all catchments within South Kesteven that can support through the expertise within them.”