Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) are critical to the success of planning applications in the UK. SuDS must be considered at all stages, from outline feasibility to detailed design features and pipework.
Drainage is a rapidly changing space in …
Ports have always seen the environment’s impact on their activities. In recent decades they’ve widened their view to the impact of their activities on the environment.
Port and shipping activities affect their cities, hinterlands and associated supply chains, as well …
Modelling large catchments is not for the fainthearted.
In particular, different storm events across the reaches of a catchment affect the volume of flood water differently.
For modelling to be effective, it must simultaneously model short peaky rainfall events and …
Dam failure can mean catastrophe; for people, property and far more.
While there has been no loss of life from dam breaches since 1925 in the UK, fatalities still occur overseas.
A risk-based approach to dam breach assessment puts public …
The world’s oceans are rising.
Sea-level rise brings greater coastal flood risk and coastal erosion. Coastal properties, livelihoods and infrastructure are all threatened.
Since 1990, the global mean sea level has risen 20 cm because of:
The UK spirits industry is booming.
With the number of distilleries at an all-time high, regulation is required to ensure there is no impact on the environment.
Neat or with a dash? Enthusiasts may disagree on …
Flood risk isn’t just the risk of the closest river flooding.
The risks of flooding from all other potential sources must be understood, including:
Wales has taken steps to implement Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act (FWMA 2010).
This is likely to have a big impact on developments and the planning process in Wales.
SuDS on new …
The flood risk and drainage assessment requirements for solar farms are uncertain. As they are often greater than one hectare, an assessment of flood risk is usually required throughout the UK and Ireland.
Flood risk must be considered from all …
Development anywhere affects local water movement. In many upland areas, peat adds to the challenge. The protection of both water quality and peat habitat needs careful planning.
Any construction work will disturb the ground. Areas rich in peat, once disturbed, …