No

Representation ID: 2633

Received: 16/02/2017

Respondent: NFU West Midlands

Policy P11 - Large new urban developments have the potential to cause downstream impacts, even when new SUDs techniques are employed.
Important to recognise that farmers have to deal with these impacts as they are responsible for maintaining many of the area's watercourses and drainage infrastructure.
Waterlogging and flooding impact upon food production and the productivity of agricultural land.
Need to emphasise downstream effects and considerable additional demands on the drainage capacity of the rural areas downstream of the area.
Remain concerned about the future management of SUDS structures. Need to investigate the wider impacts of water management.