What consideration has the Cabinet Secretary given to including sustainable drainage systems within the initial planning process?
Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
| Answered on 07/01/2025
Whilst there is different legislation covering sustainable drainage and planning, effective placemaking requires the alignment of both processes. Planning Policy Wales already states that the provision of Sustainable Urban Drainage Schemes must be an integral part of the design of new development and considered at the earliest possible stage when formulating proposals.