Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Make SuDS mandatory for all new developments
Closed
43 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) can help improve river water quality by reducing the amount of road surface water run off into the sewerage system, reducing flooding, and helping to recharge ground water.
We think making SuDs mandatory for new developments, and the government implementing Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 would provide a framework for the widespread adoption of SuDS and give local authorities the role of sustainable drainage approval body (SAB), with responsibility for checking compliance and approving their use.
Timeline
| 28 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Jan 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
43
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
28 Jul 2025
Closed
28 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 20 Aug 2026.