SCHEDULE 3 Sustainable Drainage
Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (2010 c 29) | Legislation

SCHEDULE 3 Sustainable Drainage

Section 32

“Drainage systemâ€

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(1)     In this Schedule “drainage system†means a structure designed to receive rainwater except—

(a)     a public sewer, or

(b)     a natural watercourse.

(2)     The reference to a structure includes a reference to—

(a)     any part of an existing or proposed structure, and

(b)     any feature or aspect of a design that is intended to receive or facilitate the receipt of rainwater.

(3)     “Public sewer†has the meaning given by section 219(1) of the Water Industry Act 1991.

(4)     “Natural watercourse†means a river or stream.

“Sustainable drainageâ€

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“Sustainable drainage†means managing rainwater (including snow and other precipitation) with the aim of—

(a)     reducing damage from flooding,

(b)     improving water quality,

(c)     protecting and improving the environment,

(d)     protecting health and safety, and

(e)     ensuring the stability and durability of drainage systems.

Cross-border systems

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Where a drainage system is partly in Wales and partly in England, each part is to be treated as a separate system for the purposes of this Schedule (except that decisions in relation to one part may be made having regard to the existence and effect of the other part).

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