The water resources of the Borough will be safeguarded and enhanced, and development protected from floodwater by:

1. Preventing the contamination of any watercourse or aquifer, as advised by the Environment Agency.
2. By applying the sequential test approach, as outlined in table 1 of PPG25, when considering the proposed location of development
3. Ensuring new development has satisfactory surface and foul water drainage systems by requiring, where feasible the use of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS).
4. Not permitting development that would prevent maintenance access to watercourses
5. Requiring remediation measures where pollution has already occurred.