Urban Water Experts from Planning to Construction

Urban Water Experts from Planning to Construction

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We exist to protect communities, support resilient development and leave the world a better place for future generations.

We help clients navigate flood risk and drainage challenges with solutions that balance environmental responsibility, regulatory requirements and real-world feasibility

What Drives Us
Practical Solutions
We focus on workable, proportionate water and drainage solutions that respond to the needs of each site and project.

Clear Thinking
Complex technical issues are translated into straightforward guidance that clients can understand and act on with confidence

Environmental Care
We consider the long-term impact of development, embedding climate awareness and sustainable water management into our approach.

People First
Good outcomes come from listening to clients, partners and communities - and working collaboratively to deliver responsible development.

Flood Risk Assessment For Planning
Urban Water prepares Flood Risk Assessments for planning applications across England, covering residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments in all flood zones. Each flood risk assessment for planning application is scoped to the specific site and development, ensuring the Local Planning Authority receives the technical evidence it needs to validate and determine the application.

Reliable Sequential and Exception Test
We work with planning consultants to create comprehensive Sequential and Exception Test reports in compliance with the UK planning system, national and local planning policy and the planning appeal system.

We use our substantial understanding of the local planning requirement to create reliable reports.

Hydraulic River Modelling
Our expert modellers and engineers have considerable experience in producing reliable and compliant models to determine the flood risk of your development. Our models provide a better understanding of the flood risk and identify preventative action.

Our models are cost-effective and determine the risk of flooding and the downstream impact of the new site, meeting the most stringent requirements from the Environment Agency and the local drainage authorities.

Drainage Strategy for Planning Applications
Our Drainage Strategies are prepared specifically to support planning applications, demonstrating how surface water will be managed in accordance with Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) requirements and national planning policy.

Each Drainage Strategy is proportionate to the scale and complexity of the development, providing the level of detail required for validation and determination — without unnecessary analysis or cost.

Foul Drainage Design
Our foul water drainage design is cost effective for our developers. We use the latest software to design 3D sewer network and MICRO drainage to provide the hydraulic. Our service includes foul water drainage design, pumping stations and sustainable wastewater treatment systems.

Our foul water drainage designs are compliant with building regulations and sewer for adoption. We help developers to get the section 106 sewer connection and section 104 sewer for adoption

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) Design Consultants
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) are a key requirement for many planning applications and new developments across the UK. Urban Water provides SuDS design, drainage strategies, hydraulic calculations and Schedule 3 SAB submissions for residential, commercial and infrastructure projects.

Our chartered engineers help to create sustainable drainage systems by effectively managing surface water using a holistic approach. This inclusive approach delivers water quality and flood risk management alongside the amenity benefits.