Policy information sourced from Barking and Dagenham Borough Wide Development Policies DPD

POLICY BR4: WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Development proposals which would pose an unacceptable threat to the quantity or quality of the Borough’s water resources will not be permitted. This includes pollution caused by water run-off from developments into nearby waterways.

Proposals which seek to maintain or improve the quality of watercourses and groundwater, to create new lakes and ponds, will be permitted, provided the proposal is acceptable in relation to all other 15 relevant LDF policies.

Development must ensure that greenfield surface water run-off rates are achieved, where possible, through the use of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS).

The Council will expect new development to achieve a high standard of water efficiency, by incorporating appropriate measures to minimise the use of water by reduction, reuse and recycling. It is expected that major and strategic housing developments will not exceed the maximum usage of 105 litres of potable water per person per day.