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SuDS Approval Body (SAB)

Ensuring that new developments have proper drainage systems

In this section

Background information

What a SAB is and what it means for your development

Pre-application enquiries

We offer a pre-application service for developers and applicants

Adoption agreement

We must adopt drainage systems which satisfy certain conditions

Approval standards

National statutory standards for Sustainable Drainage Systems

Determination of applications

How applications are determined

Pay SAB application fees

How to pay your application fees

Full SAB Application forms

You must have approval before starting work on site

Full application fees

Use the SAB fee calculator to work out your project costs

SuDS Design guide

Design guide for Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems