When this service may be useful
Councils and sewerage undertakers may ask how foul water will be managed, particularly for new homes, conversions and sites with uncertain existing connections.
Water & ground
Foul Drainage Strategies
A strategy showing how foul water from the development will be collected and connected to the sewer network.
How the work is approached
Existing drainage records are reviewed, flows are estimated and a practical drainage arrangement and point of connection are proposed.
What you receive
You receive a planning-stage strategy. Capacity enquiries, CCTV surveys and detailed design are confirmed separately where needed.
What we need to start
Site layout, proposed uses and any existing drainage records.
We review the site, proposal and planning stage to agree the appropriate scope. The work is carried out by a suitably qualified specialist we appoint, named in your fee proposal.
How our planning consultancy process worksILLUSTRATIVE REPORT PREVIEW
Foul Drainage Strategy
Front cover and contents page examples. The document structure is tailored to your instruction, site and relevant planning requirements.
What the report should contain
This outline explains the purpose of each section. The final contents depend on the agreed scope, available evidence and requirements of the local planning authority.
Document control & executive summary
Project details, reference, revision, date, author, reviewer and a concise summary of the key findings.
Site & proposal
Development, uses and site layout.
Existing drainage
Existing connections and sewer records.
Foul flows
Estimated flows from the development.
Proposed drainage
Collection, routes and point of connection.
Sewer capacity
Capacity considerations and undertaker consultation.
Adoption & maintenance
Ownership and maintenance responsibilities.
Appendices & evidence register
Index relevant plans, photographs, calculations, surveys and source documents; include only the evidence relevant to this instruction.
Read our planning supporting documents guide to explore related evidence.
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Foul drainage strategies FAQs
Clear answers to help you plan your next step.
Still have a question?
Tell us about the site and we will confirm what is needed and what it should cost.
Make an enquiryDo I need to contact the water company?
For new connections, usually yes. The strategy identifies whether a pre-development enquiry or a build-over agreement is likely to be needed.
What information should I provide to get started?
Site layout, proposed uses and any existing drainage records.
How is the fee for this service confirmed?
The price shown is a starting estimate for the stated scope. We review the site, proposal, available information and required deliverables, then confirm the fee, exclusions and programme in a written quotation before appointment.
How do your specialists work together on a project?
We bring the relevant planning consultants and specialist providers into a coordinated project team. They work from an agreed brief and current proposal, with dependencies and design changes discussed across disciplines. Each consultant remains responsible for their own professional advice and agreed deliverables.
PART OF A COORDINATED APPOINTMENT
Your specialist evidence, connected.
This service can form part of a wider coordinated planning appointment. We bring the relevant consultants together to work alongside your design team, discuss assessment findings and identify how recommendations affect other reports and the proposal.
Your fee proposal confirms who prepares each document, the information it relies on and the limits of the instruction. A report provides evidence for the council’s assessment; the planning decision remains the council’s. Explore how our consultants work together or discuss the team your project needs.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Discuss your requirements.
Tell us about the site, what you want to achieve and any deadline. We will review it and suggest an appropriate next step.
Call 020 8004 4464 or email info@greencodeconsultants.com.