The SAB pre-application service is a discretionary service offered to discuss your site’s drainage requirements and the information that needs to be submitted with your full SAB application.
We strongly recommend that developers consider early engagement during the conceptual design/pre-application phase in order to minimise cost, reduce delays to development, avoid any future amendment to site layout plans, and ensure that proposals are in line with Welsh Government’s statutory standards.
The benefit of the pre-application package will be dependent on the level of information that is provided to the SAB officer. Key information that would be beneficial for productive pre-application discussion includes:
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Details of ground conditions and any site investigations completed
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Details of site topography
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Details of existing watercourses and site boundaries
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Details of any sensitive environments that could potentially be impacted by the development
- Assessment of
existing flood risk from all sources
- Plan identifying the existing impermeable area (if previously developed)
- A drainage catchment plan for the existing and proposed development
- Details of natural overland flow routes
- A statement of compliance with the National Standards and Principles
It is strongly recommended that you engage with a suitably qualified engineer to assist in the development of your site proposals.
Pre-application fees/charges
We have split our pre-application service into two packages, click the tabs to view the services available:
- Table 1: Advice without SAB meeting
- Table 2: Advice with SAB meeting
- Table 3: Site visit
- Table 4: Technical advice
Pre-Application Advice Package (not including meeting with SuDS Approval Body)
| Minor Development (1-9 dwellings, between 100m² – 999m²)
| £350 | -
Review of submitted information
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Creation of report
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| Major Development (10-24 dwellings, between 1,000m² – 1,999m²) | £600
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Review of submitted information
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Creation of report
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Large Major Development (More than 24 dwellings, over 1,999m²)
| £900
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Review of submitted information
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Creation of report
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Pre-Application Advice Package (including meeting with SuDS Approval Body)
Minor Development (1-9 dwellings, between 100m² – 999m²)
| £500 |
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Review of submitted information
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1 hour meeting*
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Creation of report after meeting
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Major Development (10-24 dwellings, between 1,000m² – 1,999m²) | £700
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Review of submitted information
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1 hour meeting*
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Creation of report after meeting
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Large Major Development (More than 24 dwellings, over 1,999m²) | £1200
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Review of submitted information
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1 hour meeting*
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Creation of report after meeting
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Site visit
All Developments
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£168 per visit | This cost is for a site visit to be paid in addition to a pre-application package. This is inclusive of travel expense.
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Technical Advice
All Developments
| £100 per hour | Technical response to specific question.
This does not form part of the Pre-Application Advice Package. |
*Additional hours to be charged at an hourly rate.
We will provide these discretionary services within 28 days of submission of documentation and associated fees. Full fees are to be paid up front, and are non-refundable. VAT will also be charged on discretionary services.
Please note: This service is separate from the pre-planning application service.
How to apply for pre-application advice?