FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT
on:
Land off Holt Road, Horsford
for:
Carl Palmer
Land off Holt Road, Horsford Flood Risk Assessment 206164
Contents Amendment Record This report has been issued and amended as follows:
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CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION ...... 3 2 DEVELOPMENT DESCRIPTION & LOCATION ...... 4 2.1 TYPE OF DEVELOPMENT WITH LOCATION ...... 4 2.2 VULNERABILITY CLASSIFICATION ...... 5 2.3 SEQUENTIAL TEST ...... 5 3 SOURCES OF FLOODING ...... 6 3.1 FLOODING FROM RIVERS ...... 6 3.2 FLOODING FROM THE SEA ...... 6 3.3 FLOODING FROM THE LAND...... 7 3.4 FLOODING FROM THE GROUND ...... 8 3.5 FLOODING FROM ARTIFICIAL SOURCES ...... 8 4 CLIMATE CHANGE ...... 10 5 DETAILED DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL ...... 11 6 FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT MEASURES...... 12 6.1 LEVEL STRATEGY ...... 12 6.2 FOUL STRATEGY ...... 12 6.3 SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE (SUDS) ...... 12 6.3.1 OUTFALL AND WATER VOLUME ...... 12 6.3.2 SUDS OPTIONS ...... 14 6.3.3 SUDS DESIGN ...... 16 6.3.4 MAINTENANCE ...... 20 7 RESIDUAL RISKS ...... 21 7.1 LACK OF MAINTENANCE ...... 21 8 OFF SITE IMPACTS ...... 22 8.1 IMPACT OF SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE ...... 22 8.2 IMPACT OF DEVELOPMENT ON HYDROLOGICAL MORPHOLOGY ...... 22 9 SUMMARY ...... 23
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Appendix List
Appendix A Masterplan
Appendix B Site Plan with Topographic Information
Appendix C Anglian Water Sewer Records
Appendix D Exceedance Flow Plan
Appendix E Infiltration Test Results
Appendix F MicroDrainage Calculations
Appendix G Maintenance Strategy
Figure List
Figure 1.1 Site Location Plan
Figure 3.1 Surface Water Flood Map
Figure 6.1 Infiltration test locations (indicated by the blue rectangles)
Table List
Table 2.1 Sequential Test
Table 6.1 Site Infiltration Rates
Table 6.2 SuDS Component Assessment
Table 6.3 Pollution Hazard Indices
Table 6.4 Indices Suitability Comparison
Table 6.5 Infiltration Basin Sizing Calculations
Table 6.6 Infiltration Basing Sizing Calculations [Lower Infiltration Rate]
Table 6.7 Infiltration Basin Sizing Calculations [Lower Infiltration Rate & 1-in-30 year storm event]
Table 6.8 Attenuation Basin Sizing Calculations
Table 6.9 Attenuation Crate Sizing Calculations
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1 INTRODUCTION
Canham Consulting Ltd have been commissioned by Carl Palmer to produce a Flood Risk Assessment in support of an outline planning application for a mixed density residential development off Holt Road, Horsford. The proposed development consists of approximately 60-65 residential units. A masterplan of the development can be found in Appendix A.
The purpose of this report is to provide information on the flood risks associated with the proposed development, identify mitigation measures for the site, meet the relevant design criteria and to enable the development to proceed.
This is to be achieved by ensuring that the development is safe from flooding to the recognised standards and does not increase the risk of flooding to the development or to third parties.
This report follows the guidance set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), the National Planning Policy Guidance (NPPG), alongside other relevant Local Authority policies and guidance notes from relevant bodies such as the Environment Agency (EA), Anglian Water, CIRIA, The SuDS Manual (C753) and Norfolk County Council’s Guidance on SuDS Design.
The following data was collected as part of this assessment:
Anglian Water Sewer Records Infiltration Rates
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2 DEVELOPMENT DESCRIPTION & LOCATION
2.1 Type of Development with Location
The proposed development consists of low and medium density residential development, open space and associated roads. The location of the site is shown on Figure 1.1.
Most of the site is greenfield. There is a private swimming pool and garage within the site. The site location is centred on Grid Reference TG196152.
Site Location
Figure 1.1: Site Location Plan
North of the site there are existing residential dwellings, beyond this is Church Street, further residences and Horsford All Saints Church. East of the site there are several large agricultural fields. Adjacent to the south-east of the site there is a farm. South of the site there is agricultural land, and beyond this is the Northern Distribution Road (NDR). South- west of the site there are agricultural buildings. Adjacent to the west of the site is the B1149 Holt Road and a roundabout which links to the NDR via the realigned Drayton Lane. There is agricultural land to the west of Holt Road.
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The site area is approximately 3.4ha. Most of the site is currently considered as
permeable.
2.2 Vulnerability Classification
The various types of built development are classified by national planning policy with regard to vulnerability to flood risk. NPPG Table 2 provides a detailed list of which types of development fall into the five flood risk vulnerability classifications. This list is recognised as not being exclusive, but it provides guidance on the various uses and their associated Flood Risk Vulnerability Classification.
The proposed development is residential. Residential use falls into the ‘More Vulnerable’ classification.
2.3 Sequential Test
The online flood maps indicate that the site is located within Flood Zone 1. Table 3 of the Technical Guidance to the NPPF identifies which types of development are appropriate for the various Flood Zones as shown below in Table 2.1.
Flood Risk Essential Water Highly More Less Vulnerability Infrastructure Compatible Vulnerable Vulnerable Vulnerable Classification
Zone 1
Exception test Zone 2 required
Exception test Exception test Zone 3a required required
Exception test
Flood Zone Classification Zone 3b required
Suitable for Development Not Suitable for Development Table 2.1: Sequential Test
As the proposed site is within Flood Zone 1, the ‘More Vulnerable’ usage is considered suitable from the Sequential Test viewpoint. It is considered that the site is in a suitable location from a flood risk perspective.
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3 SOURCES OF FLOODING
As the site is shown within Flood Zone 1 on the online flood maps, the most significant source of flooding is deemed to be from surface water. However, for completeness, an analysis of all flood sources has been undertaken to fully consider the flood risk to the development and the surrounding area.
3.1 Flooding from Rivers
Fluvial flooding is caused by rivers and occurs when the river channel capacity is exceeded by the flow. Most rivers have a natural floodplain which, in built up areas, is sometimes encroached upon by development.
The online flood plain maps indicate that the site is within Flood Zone 1 and therefore at a low risk of flooding from rivers. The nearest watercourse is a stream approximately 500m north of the site.
From the information above, the risk of flooding from rivers is considered as Low.
3.2 Flooding from the Sea
Tidal flooding from the sea occurs when high tides and storm surges raise the level of tidal waters above the level of the shore or river bank. These can be sudden and severe but are dependent upon several factors. There are two ways in which the sea could potentially flood the site:
a) Open Coast – risk from the sea
The proposed development is significantly far inland, therefore, flooding from the open coast can be considered as Low.
b) Tidal Influence of Rivers
The stream outlined above is not considered to be tidally influenced at the point closest to the site’s location. The risk of river flooding from tidal influence is considered as Low.
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3.3 Flooding from the Land
Within urban areas where there are large areas of impermeable surfacing e.g. roofs, car parking and roads, it is possible for high intensity rainfall storms to not soak into the ground or enter the manmade drainage system at a quick enough rate to cope with the volume of water. Where this occurs, the excess water can flow across land and potentially cause flooding.
On a macro scale, the OS Explorer series map contours indicate the site falls roughly two meters from north-east to south-west. A 30m contour line runs across the northern edge of the site. There is a 35m contour along the southern edge of the site.
A Site Plan with topographic information (Appendix B) shows the site falls from south to north by approximately 6m. The topographic survey shows the highest point at the site is along the southern border at approximately 35.92m, and the lowest point at the site is along the northern border of the site at approximately 29.39m.
Therefore, the risk from overland flow is considered as Low to moderate.
Figure 3.1 below is taken from the gov.uk website for Long Term Flood Risk for surface water. Figure 3.1 shows the site is at a very low risk of surface water flooding for its entire area.
Figure 3.1: Surface Water Flood Map
Therefore, the risk from the land is considered as Low.
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3.4 Flooding from the Ground
In areas where the level of groundwater is high, rainfall that soaks into the ground can raise groundwater to a level where structures within the ground are at risk of flooding. Structures such as basements or detention ponds can be at risk, although this is dependent upon the ground conditions of the site.
The ground conditions from the BGS maps indicate that the site has bedrock of Wroxham Crag Formation – Sand and Gravel over superficial deposits of Sheringham Cliffs Formation – Sand and Gravel. BGS Borehole Records ref:TG11NE190 taken just west of the site went down to 2.8m and did not find ground water. A borehole just north of the site ref:TG11NE52 taken in 1942 struck water at around 12m, 49m and 70m below ground level (bgl). Borehole ref:TG11NE52 was taken approximately 70 years ago, therefore, the level of water bgl could have potentially altered significantly since the borehole was completed.
The online DEFRA Magic Maps show the site is located on a Major Aquifer (high) and a principle aquifer. The EA online maps show the site is within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) Eutrophic Waters (2017 Pre-Appeals).
Therefore, the flood risk from groundwater is considered to be low.
3.5 Flooding from Artificial Sources
Infrastructure failure flooding includes that from sewers and also risks from reservoirs and canals. Sewer flooding occurs when the quantity of water flowing into the sewers exceeds the capacity of the sewer and backs up to an extent where it floods out of manholes or gullies. Alternatively and more commonly, sewers flood when a blockage occurs in a pipe. This is more likely in private sewers, but is usually less severe than flooding from larger public sewers which can cause extensive flooding due to the greater quantity of surface area which they drain.
Adopted drains; The Anglian Water sewer records included within Appendix C show there is no adopted drainage within the site. There are no surface water sewers in the vicinity of
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the site. There is a foul public sewer to the north that runs east along Church Street. Flooding from adopted sewers is considered as Low.
Private Drainage; The site is largely undeveloped besides the few buildings onsite to the north east. These buildings are under the same ownership as Calpile (existing residential dwelling to the north) on site meaning there will be limited existing private drainage on- site. Therefore, the risk from private apparatus is considered as Low.
Flooding from Canals; There are no canals near the site. The risk is of flooding from canals is considered as Low.
Flooding from Reservoirs; There are no reservoirs near the site. The risk of flooding from reservoirs is considered as Low.
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4 CLIMATE CHANGE
Due to the location of the site, the factors for climate change, as defined by NPPF Technical Guidance, should be applied to the peak rainfall intensity. A 100-year lifespan for the development has been considered as the proposed development is residential in nature.
Climate change allowances from the National Guidance on Flood Risk Assessments has been considered for the site. It can be seen from Table 2 of the national climate change guidance that in small and urban catchments, a central level of 20% and upper end of 40% peak rainfall intensity allowance should be used to assess the range of impact. The guidance only covers up to 2115, so it has been assumed the same level of intensity increase will apply for 2118.
For the purposes of this report it is proposed that a conservative approach is considered and that a climate change factor of +40% is utilised on all drainage calculations.
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5 DETAILED DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
In the north of the site it is proposed that there is low density residential development. Across the middle of the site it is proposed there is medium density residential development, there is also an area of open space. In the south of the site low density residential development is proposed. In the north-west of the site there is an area set aside for surface water attenuation. All these areas are outlined on a plan in Appendix A titled ‘Potential Development Areas Plan’. The total site area is approximately 3.4ha, however, after tree protection areas, open space and potential attenuation areas are considered, the remaining developable area is approximately 2.5ha.
There is a need for low density development in some areas of the site due to the surrounding properties. At the site it is proposed there will be roughly 20-25 units per hectare, across the entire site area this works out to approximately 60-65 residential units.
There are some existing structures on the site including a small domestic swimming pool and a home gym. It is proposed these structures will remain as they are under same ownership as a property to the north and the current ownership of the proposed site area.
The Highway Authority (HA) was contacted to comment on the proposed development. The HA provided informal comment and suggested that the site should have two points of access, one of the accesses can accommodate the fourth arm of the newly constructed roundabout next to the site (as shown in Appendix A). It was also suggested that the 30mph speed limit that currently stops south of the roundabout be extended along the whole site frontage. The HA also commented that pedestrian access will need to be facilitated between the site and the existing footway at the B1149/Church Street junction. Additionally, a footway/cycleway should be provided along the whole site frontage and up to Church Street. The HA also commented that links should be provided to the Horsford RB7. The proposed development will seek to satisfy the suggestions from the HA.
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6 FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT MEASURES
Due to the construction of additional impermeable areas, mitigation measures will be required which relate to drainage which also ties in with current requirements relating to Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS). It is therefore proposed that the following flood risk management measures will be undertaken as part of the design of the proposed scheme.
6.1 Level Strategy
In order to mitigate the flood risk from any overland flow, the external levels will fall away from the entrances to the buildings. This will ensure that should any drainage systems become blocked, that the flood flow paths flow away from the buildings. This is a function of the detailed design, but generally floor levels of residential buildings should be constructed 150mm above the surrounding topography. An exceedance flow plan can be seen in Appendix D.
6.2 Foul Strategy
The Anglian Water Sewer Records found within Appendix C show that an existing foul water sewer runs along Church Street, north of the site.
It is understood that a pump station will be constructed on-site. This pump station will pump foul water into the existing Anglian Water sewer, via a gravity connection to the existing sewer on Church Street.
6.3 Surface Water Drainage (SuDS)
6.3.1 Outfall and Water Volume
In identifying SuDS options it is important to understand the constraints that any site has against the preferred surface water drainage criteria of:
i) Infiltration
ii) Disposal to a watercourse
iii) Disposal to a public sewer
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Infiltration testing was undertaken, and the results can be seen in Appendix E. The coefficient of permeability at the site ranges between 1.9E-07m/s (0.000684m/h) and 4.4E- 05m/s (0.1584m/h). Figure 6.1 shows the location the infiltration tests were conducted, and Table 6.1 shows the infiltration rates that were found at these locations.
30 29
28
26
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Figure 6.1: Infiltration test locations (indicated by the blue rectangles)
Infiltration Rate Pit Number Meters Per Second (m/s) Meters Per Hour (m/h) 26 1.9E-07 0.000684 27 5.1E-06 0.018 28 4.4E-05 0.1584 29 1.3E-05 0.0468 30 1.3E-06 0.00468 Table 6.1: Site Infiltration Rates
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As can be seen in Table 6.1 the infiltration rates are generally poor on site. The poor permeability appears to extend across the site.
There are no watercourses within the vicinity of the site. There are no surface water sewers within the vicinity of the site.
6.3.2 SuDS Options
The poor infiltration rates (shown in Table 6.1) will impact the suitability of certain SuDS systems on-site. From those SuDS detailed within Table 7.1 of the SuDS Manual, the following shown in Table 6.2 are considered suitable.
Design Criteria
Water Quantity Runoff Volume
Component Type Water Quality Amenity Biodiversity Suitable Reason CollectionMechanism RunPeak Rateoff Small Events Large Events Rainwater Harvesting Systems P ● ● ● Y Green Roofs S ○ ● ● ● ● N Financial constraints on the development Infiltration Systems P ● ● ● ● ● ● Y Limited suitability due to poor on-site infiltration Proprietary Treatment P ● Y Systems Filter Strips L ● ● ○ ○ Y Limited suitability due to poor on-site infiltration Filter Drains L ● ● ○ ○ Y Limited suitability due to poor on-site infiltration Swales L ● ● ● ● ● ● Y Limited suitability due to poor on-site infiltration Bio-retention Systems P ● ● ● ● ● ● Y Trees P ● ● ● ● ● Y Pervious Pavements S ● ● ● ● ○ ○ Y Attenuation Storage P ● Y Tanks Detention Basins P ● ● ● ● ● Y Ponds and Wetlands P ● ● ● ● Y
Key: P = Point, L=Lateral, S=Surface, ●=Likely Valuable Contribution, ○=Some potential contribution
Table 6.2: SuDS Component Assessment
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As infiltration has limited on-site suitability, it is possible an attenuation solution (with a restricted outfall) may be required. Infiltration will however be considered as a first preference. Further site investigation will be required to establish the extent of the area with suitable infiltration rates.
It is necessary to protect any groundwater source protection zones which may exist at or near to the site. The EA Groundwater Source Protection Zones Maps indicate that the site is not within a groundwater protection zone.
The EA maps of the area indicate that the site is located within a Principle Aquifer.
Table 26.1 of the SuDS Manual (C753) indicates that a simple index approach is suitable for assessing the risk to ground water. Table 26.2 indicates the pollution indices for types of development which are considered as residential. Table 6.3 below summarises the pollution indices for the site.
Land Use Pollution Total Metals Hydro- Hazard Suspended carbons Level Solids Residential roofs Very low 0.2 0.2 0.05 Individual property driveways, Low 0.5 0.4 0.4 residential car parks, low traffic roads (e.g. cul de sacs, homezones and general access roads) and non- residential car parking with infrequent change (e.g. schools, offices) i.e. <300 traffic movements/day Table 6.3: Pollution Hazard Indices
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Table 6.4 shows the pollution hazards at the site versus the potential treatment methods at the site.
Total Suspended Solids Metals Hydro-carbons Roof Area 0.2 0.2 0.2 Infiltration Basin 0.4 0.4 0.4 Attenuation Basin 0.5 0.5 0.6 Attenuation Crates 0.0 0.0 0.0 Filter Drain 0.6 0.7 0.8 Suitable Level of Treatment Yes Yes Yes Private Drive 0.5 0.4 0.4 Permeable Paving 0.7 0.6 0.7 Infiltration Basin 0.4 0.4 0.4 Attenuation Basin 0.5 0.5 0.6 Suitable Level of Treatment Yes Yes Yes Adoptable Road 0.5 0.4 0.4 Gully 1.0 1.0 1.0 Infiltration Basin 0.4 0.4 0.4 Attenuation Basin 0.5 0.5 0.6 Suitable Level of Treatment Yes Yes Yes Table 6.4: Indices Suitability Comparison
From the information presented above it can be seen that a range of SuDS may be incorporated in the development. There will be a number of treatments where necessary to ensure sufficient treatment of the surface water. The precise treatment and SuDS components will form part of the detailed drainage design.
6.3.3 SuDS Design
Whilst the site has poor infiltration on the most part, Pit 28 (as shown on Figure 6.1) has revealed a suitable infiltration rate. An infiltration basin has been considered for the site at the location with the highest infiltration rate and at the location set aside for surface water attenuation (poorer infiltration rate) (Appendix A). As the suitable infiltration area is not accurately known, an attenuation basin system and an attenuation crate system have also been considered for the proposed development as fall-back options.
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Tables 6.5, 6.6, 6.7 and 6.8 show summaries of the MicroDrainage calculations shown in Appendix F. These calculations are based on the areas at the site shown in Appendix A. An assumption of one third greenspace, one third roof area and one third highway has been used for the areas proposed for residential development (excluding green space area and infiltration basin area), with the roof area and highway area being used in the MicroDrainage calculations. Therefore, the impermeable area used in the MicroDrainage calculations is two thirds of the site area proposed for residential development (approximately 18,000m2). All calculations account for the 1-in-100 year flood event and include 40% climate change allowance. All MicroDrainage calculations for the site can be found in Appendix F.
Table 6.5 shows a summary of the calculations for sizing an infiltration basin on site. The infiltration rate is based on the highest infiltration rate recorded at the site. This infiltration rate can be seen in Table 6.1 as pit number 28 (0.1584m/h). Where the basin is deeper than 0.6m it will either be stepped or fenced for safety purposes. There were no issues with half-drain times for the Infiltration Basin calculations.
Infiltration Basin - Highest Infiltration Rate Basin Size Slope Depth of Basin Safety Factor Infiltration Rate 2,085.8 m2 1:3m 0.5m 5 0.1584m/h 1,784.4 m2 1:3m 0.6m 5 0.1584m/h 892.2 m2 1:3m 2.0m 5 0.1584m/h Table 6.5: Infiltration Basin Sizing Calculations
Table 6.6 shows a summary of the calculations for sizing an infiltration basin on-site using the rate for the area set aside for surface water attenuation. This infiltration rate can be seen in Table 6.1 as pit number 29. Where the basin is deeper than 0.6m it will either be stepped or fenced for safety purposes. Table 6.6 includes details of the half drain time for the Infiltration Basin with the surface water attenuation area rate calculations. For an infiltration basin in the area of the lower infiltration rate to have an appropriate half-drain time it will need to be shallow. A shallow basin takes up a lot of space on-site which reduces its suitability.
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Infiltration Basin – Lower Infiltration Rate Depth of Safety Half Drain Basin Size Slope Infiltration Rate Basin Factor Time (mins) 2,641.2 m2 1:3m 0.5m 5 0.0468m/h 1,437 2,295.5 m2 1:3m 0.6m 5 0.0468m/h 1,690 1,059.1 m2 1:3m 2.0m 5 0.0468m/h 3,425 Table 6.6: Infiltration Basin Sizing Calculations [Lower Infiltration Rate]
Table 6.7 shows a summary of the calculations for sizing an infiltration basin under the same situation as Table 6.6 during a 1-in-30 storm instead of a 1-in-100 year storm event. The 1-in-30 year storm event has been calculated under the assumption that some surface water will be stored elsewhere (subject to the detailed design) such as on the road surface. Table 6.7 includes details of the half drain time for the Infiltration Basin with the surface water attenuation area rate in a 1-in-30 year event calculations. It can be seen that for an infiltration basin of this size to have an appropriate half-drain time it will need to be shallow. A shallow basin takes up a lot of space on-site which reduces its suitability.
Infiltration Basin – Lower Infiltration Rate – 1-in-30 Year Event Depth of Safety Half Drain Basin Size Slope Infiltration Rate Basin Factor Time (mins) 2,059.2 m2 1:3m 0.5m 5 0.0468m/h 1,424 1,811.4 m2 1:3m 0.6m 5 0.0468m/h 1,651 861.0 m2 1:3m 2.0m 5 0.0468m/h 3,218 Table 6.7: Infiltration Basin Sizing Calculations [Lower Infiltration Rate & 1-in-30 year storm event]
Table 6.8 shows a summary of the calculations for sizing an attenuation basin on site. The greenfield runoff rate was calculated using to be 7.3l/s which has been used as the outfall rate for the MicroDrainage calculations (Appendix F). The greenfield runoff rate was derived using the IH24 method and is based on the QBAR. Where the basin is deeper than 0.6m, it will either be stepped or fenced for safety purposes. There were no issues with half-drain times for the Attenuation Basin calculations.
Attenuation Basin Basin Size Slope Depth of Basin Outfall Restricted to 2,772.9m2 1:3m 0.5m 7.3l/s 2,306.3m2 1:3m 0.6m 7.3l/s 938.5m2 1:3m 2.0m 7.3l/s Table 6.8: Attenuation Basin Sizing Calculations
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Table 6.9 shows a summary of the calculations for sizing an attenuation crate system on- site. The greenfield runoff rate (7.3l/s) has been used as the outfall rate for the calculations. If attenuation crates were used on-site the surface water would be treated prior to attenuation. This would likely be via a filter drain. Table 6.9 includes details of the half drain time for the attenuation crate calculations. These have been included because the half drain times exceed a 24-hour period. At the depths of 0.4m, 0.8m and 1.2m this 24- hour period is only just exceeded.
Attenuation Crates Half Drain Time Crate Area Depth of Crate Outfall Restricted to (mins) 3,600 m2 0.4m 7.3l/s 1,553 1,720 m2 0.8m 7.3l/s 1,492 1,160 m2 1.2m 7.3l/s 1,638 900 m2 1.6m 7.3l/s 1,877 Table 6.9: Attenuation Crate Sizing Calculations
The tables above demonstrate there are several options available to deal with the surface water at the site. Each method of surface water management has had calculations conducted for different depths to provide a range of options and comparisons for the site. An area has been set aside on the proposed development areas plan in Appendix A (approximately 1,526m2) to provide space for surface water attenuation. The calculations have demonstrated that each of the three options can be housed within this dedicated area. This includes the infiltration basin, despite the infiltration rate being relatively low at this location. It should be noted that the basins would likely have to be fenced off for safety reasons as only the deeper basins can fit within this dedicated surface water attenuation area. It may be possible to allocate more area for surface water attenuation to accommodate a larger basin.
As infiltration systems have been shown to be suitable at the site these will be considered as a first preference. Further site investigation will be required for the detailed design which will establish the extent of the suitable infiltration areas. In the case that infiltration is found not to be suitable on site, attenuation will be used as a fall-back option. Whilst attenuation storage systems can also be suitably located on-site, the lack of a nearby surface water sewer or watercourse means further work would need to be considered to locate an outfall prior to the implementation of an attenuation strategy. It is also considered that any issues with half-drain time for the attenuation crates could rule out this as a suitable option.
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6.3.4 Maintenance
SuDS schemes require much more maintenance than traditional drainage piped systems and as such it is imperative that a suitable maintenance regime is established to ensure that the features are maintained and function in the way they are designed to.
The exact maintenance requirements of the SuDS will depend upon the product or SuDS provided as a function of detailed design. A maintenance strategy has been completed for the site and can be seen in Appendix G.
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7 RESIDUAL RISKS
The residual risks to the development are considered as:
Lack of maintenance
7.1 Lack of Maintenance
As discussed above, SuDS drainage systems are more susceptible to failure due to lack of maintenance. To mitigate this, the proposed SuDS methods will be maintained by the site owner or a maintenance company on their behalf.
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8 OFF SITE IMPACTS
8.1 Impact of Surface Water Drainage
The proposed surface water design optimises SuDS through the designated number of treatment trains. The introduction of a strategy to cope with the 1-in-100 year event and climate change offers an improvement to the existing scenario. Therefore, the impact of the Surface Water Drainage System is considered as positive.
8.2 Impact of Development on Hydrological Morphology
The proposed system will not impinge on the hydrological morphology of the area and therefore the site is considered as neutral.
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9 SUMMARY
The proposed development is for a mixed density residential scheme which includes areas of open space, location for surface water attenuation and an associated road network. The proposed development consists of up to 65 residential dwellings.
The proposed development is within flood zone 1 and it is considered the site is suitable for development from a flood risk perspective. The site is at a very low risk of surface water flooding.
The site will look to infiltrate its surface water using an infiltration basin. However, as most of the site is shown to have poor infiltration rates, further site investigation will be required to establish whether an infiltration system for the site is suitable. It may be that parts of the site are suitable for individual soakaways for roof water. If it is found from further testing that infiltration isn’t feasible, two attenuation methods have been demonstrated to be suitable for the site and can be considered as potential fall-back options should infiltration be found unsuitable. It should be noted that there is no nearby watercourse or surface water sewer for the site to discharge to if attenuation was used. Therefore, further consideration will need to be given to location of offsite outfall should an attenuation option be required.
Overall, it has been demonstrated that the site is not at a significant risk of flooding and that measures are available for the proposed development to manage its surface water without increasing flood risk to the surrounding area.
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APPENDIX A
Masterplan
Land Required for adopted Footpath Assumed Highway verge
Potential area for surface water attenuation
G03
H03 O/S1 T13 T11 T12 Low density Residential G04 development T08
Medium density Residential Potential Site Medium density T14 T06 development Entrance Residential Point 01 T36 Off development Roundabout Open space/ T15 T03 Amenity area T16
T34 T35 T17
G02 Medium density T32 Residential development Open space/ T31 Amenity area
T18
Potential Site Entrance There are a substantial amount of Point 02 T27 H04 trees on the site of various species, of varying sizes and in varying conditions, the T19 Arboricultural survey has been T30 incorporated into this plan and the T29 trees of low value have been removed, these will be replaced within the final development N
Notes: 1. Extent of proposed site - 2. Extent of land ownership - T28
3. Green Trees-in very good condition H06 Low density T20 4. Blue trees-in good condition Residential development 5. Orange trees in poor condition T24 Rev Description Dated
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T23 T22 Wellington H05 Construction Ltd Wolseley House,1 Quay View Business Park Barnard Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2HD Tel: (01502) 587024 Fax: (01502) 589829
Client Carl Palmer
Project Title Holt Road, Horsford, Potential Residential Development
Drawing Title Potential Development Areas Plan
Drawn by Project Reference CWP N/A Approved by N/A
Scale Drawing Number Revision As Shown @A1
Date POSSIBLE DEVELOPMENT AREAS PLAN 04.03.17 SK002 N/A
10m 0 10 20 Stage Scale - 1:500@A1 Preliminary Information For Approval Tender Construction As-Built
This drawing is the copyright of Wellington Ltd and should not be Reproduced without Prior Consent Do Not Scale: All figured dimensions to be checked on site and Wellington notified of any variation.
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APPENDIX B Site Plan with Topographic Information
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APPENDIX C Anglian Water Sewer Records
(c) Crown copyright and database rights 2015 Ordnance Survey 100022432 Date: 29/10/15 Scale: 1:1250 Map Centre: 619679,315209 Data updated: 05/10/15 Our Ref: 162135 - 1 Wastewater Plan A2
This plan is provided by Anglian Water pursuant its obligations under the Water Industry Act 1991 sections 198 or 199. It must be used in conjunction with any Foul Sewer [email protected] Outfall search results attached. The information on this plan is based on data currently recorded but position must be regarded as approximate. Service pipes, private Surface Sewer sewers and drains are generally not shown. Users of this map are strongly advised to commission their own survey of the area shown on the plan before (Colour denotes effluent type) Land at Holt Road carrying out any works. The actual position of all apparatus MUST be established by trial holes. No liability whatsoever, including liability for negligence, is Combined Sewer accepted by Anglian Water for any error or inaccuracy or omission, including the failure to accurately record, or record at all, the location of any water main, Inlet discharge pipe, sewer or disposal main or any item of apparatus. This information is valid for the date printed. This plan is produced by Anglian Water Services Final Effluent (Colour denotes effluent type) Limited (c) Crown copyright and database rights 2015 Ordnance Survey 100022432.This map is to be used for the purposes of viewing the location of Anglian Rising Main Manhole Water plant only. Any other uses of the map data or further copies is not permitted. This notice is not intended to exclude or restrict liability for death or (Colour denotes effluent type) (Colour denotes effluent type) personal injury resulting from negligence. Private Sewer Sewage Treatment Works (Colour denotes effluent type) Decommissioned Sewer Pumping Station (Colour denotes effluent type) Manhole Reference Liquid Type Cover Level Invert Level Depth to Invert Manhole Reference Liquid Type Cover Level Invert Level Depth to Invert Manhole Reference Liquid Type Cover Level Invert Level Depth to Invert Manhole Reference Liquid Type Cover Level Invert Level Depth to Invert
5301 F - - - 5302 F 34.364 31.824 2.54 6301 F 30.017 27.987 2.03 6302 F 30.992 29.212 1.78 7301 F 27.464 24.814 2.65 7302 F 28.646 26.816 1.83 8301 F 26.934 25.384 1.55
Our Ref: 162135 - 1
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APPENDIX D Exceedance Flow Plan
GENERAL DRAINAGE NOTES:
1. THE TOPOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION REPRODUCED ON THIS DRAWING IS SHOWN FOR CO-ORDINATION AND DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY AND TAKEN FROM THE WELLINGTON CONSTRUCTION LTD DRAWING SK001, DATED 04.03.17. LIABILITY FOR THIS INFORMATION REMAINS WITH WELLINGTON CONSTRUCTION LTD: CANHAM CONSULTING LTD CANNOT ACCEPT ANY LIABILITY FOR THE CONTENT AND ACCURACY OF THE TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY.
2. CANHAM CONSULTING LTD MUST BE INFORMED IMMEDIATELY OF ANY ALTERATIONS / DEVIATIONS IDENTIFIED ON SITE FROM THE INFORMATION SHOWN ON THIS DRAWING.
3. IN ORDER TO MITIGATE THE FLOOD RISK FROM ANY OVERLAND FLOW, THE EXTERNAL LEVELS WILL FALL AWAY FROM THE ENTRANCES TO BUILDINGS. THIS WILL ENSURE THAT SHOULD ANY DRAINAGE SYSTEMS BECOME BLOCKED, THAT THE FLOOD FLOW PATHS FLOW AWAY FROM THE BUILDING.
LEGEND
EXCEEDANCE FLOW DIRECTION
SCALE 1:1000m 0m 10m 20m 30m 40m 50m 60m 70m 80m 90m 100m
P1 30.05.18 PRELIMINARY ISSUE MJWH MEH
rev date details by check
client project CARL PALMER LAND OFF HOLT ROAD, HORSFORD
architect title EXCEEDANCE FLOW PLAN
PRELIMINARY DRAWING: THIS DRAWING IS FOR PRELIMINARY PURPOSES ONLY AND MUST NOT BE READ AS A CCL A3 1213: CAD DRAWING NOT TO BE HAND MODIFIED OR SCALED IF IN DOUBT ASK CONSTRUCTION ISSUE. Canham Consulting Ltd The Old School School Lane Norwich drawn design checked scales date drawing number IT INDICATES DESIGN INTENT ONLY AND IS Norfolk NR7 0EP Tel: +44 (0)1603 430650 Fax: +44 (0)1603 430651 SUBJECT TO AMENDMENT DURING FINAL DESIGN Email: [email protected] www.canhamconsulting.co.uk DEVELOPMENT. MJWH MJWH MEH 1:1000@A3 30.05.18 206164-300-P1 This drawing is copyright and is not to be reproduced © without the written permission of Canham Consulting Ltd
THIS DESIGN IS PRODUCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONSTRUCTION (DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT) REGULATIONS 2015 INCORPORATING THE APPROVED CODE OF PRACTICE, REGULATIONS 2, 9 AND 11. THOSE ALTERING THE DESIGN WITHOUT THE AUTHORITY OF CANHAM CONSULTING LTD SHOULD BE AWARE THEY MAY ALSO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THOSE DUTIES.
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APPENDIX E Infiltration Test Results