[ Surface Water Drainage ]

Have you been asked to provide a surface water drainage strategy or design?

Do you have to demonstrate that your scheme will effectively manage surface water?

We're here to help you secure planning permission for your development.

Ambiental’s established Surface Water Drainage consultancy division provides professional, robust and cost-effective surface water drainage services (e.g. drainage designs and drainage strategies) to comply with UK Environment Agency guidance, Planning Policy Statement 25 (PPS25), TAN15 and SPP standard.

Our reports and calculations can also be used to address the requirements of BREEAM, and the Code for Sustainable Homes (CfSH) Sur1 / Sur2.

Our focus is on saving our clients time, money and inconvenience during the planning process. Ambiental’s Clients range from private developers to some of the world’s largest corporations.

Do you need a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA)? If so, click here.

We operate nationwide and provide comprehensive surface water drainage solutions designed to address the specifications outlined in planning guidance for all types of developments.

Do you have an objection from the Environment Agency or Local Authority? We can help!

For your free quotation or if you simply need some advice on surface water drainage requirements (usually part of the Flood Risk Assessment process), please contact one of our specialist consultants on 01273 704 464. Alternatively email your documents and contact details to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and a member of our FRA team will get back to you.

Alternatively, use our online form. All we need to get started on your Surface Water Drainage Strategy/Design is:

• the address and postcode of your site
• a description of the proposed development

If you have already started the planning application process and need a drainage strategy/design to support a Flood Risk Assessment as soon as possible, Ambiental can help.

Should you require more information on surface water drainage , please visit one of our internal resource pages. You will find a comprehensive list of our clients as well as an overview of our products and services. You will also find some useful information about Flood Risk Assessment, PPS25 and surface water drainage design in our Frequently Asked Questions.