SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 3Sustainable Drainage

Duty to adopt

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1

An approving body must adopt a drainage system which satisfies the following conditions.

2

Condition 1 is that the drainage system was constructed in pursuance of proposals approved under paragraph 7.

3

Condition 2 is that the approving body is satisfied—

a

that the drainage system was constructed, and functions, in accordance with the approved proposals (including any conditions of approval), or

b

that the approving body can issue or has issued a certificate under paragraph 12(2).

4

An approving body must have regard to any guidance issued by the Minister about the application of Condition 2.

5

Condition 3 is that the drainage system is a sustainable drainage system, as defined by regulations made by the Minister.

6

Where part of a drainage system is exempt from adoption a reference in this Schedule to the adoption of a drainage system includes a reference to adoption of part of a drainage system.