Paragraph 2 I1 I2

Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below:

Sch. 3 para. 12(4)(c) words inserted by Water Act 2014 s. 88(a)
Sch. 3 para. 12(4)(c) words substituted by Water Act 2014 s. 88(b)
Sch. 3 para. 8(4) words inserted by Planning (Consequential Provisions) (Wales) Act 2026 Sch. 2 para. 406(a)
Sch. 3 para. 14(4) words inserted by Planning (Consequential Provisions) (Wales) Act 2026 Sch. 2 para. 406(b)

“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.

Annotations

I1: Sch. 3 para. 2 in force at 2.5.2018 for specified purposes for W. by S.I. 2018/557, art. 2(b)
I2: Sch. 3 para. 2 in force at 7.1.2019 for W. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/557, art. 3(b)