Norfolk Housing Development Benefits from SuDS-Led Drainage Strategy by JMS Engineers, Norwich
- Ben Norman (Associate- Civil Engineer)
- 5 hours ago
- 2 min read
Freethorpe might be a quiet Norfolk village, but for local developers and housebuilders, sites like Green View come with complex infrastructure challenges. That’s where JMS Engineers’ Norwich office stepped in - supporting the delivery of 19 new homes with a SuDS-led civil engineering strategy that helped get the project off the ground and through approvals without delay.
Designing for the Ground Beneath Our Feet
From the outset, surface water management was central to this scheme. The site’s natural soakage potential gave us a real opportunity to design a sustainable system that worked with the landscape - not against it.
Our drainage strategy focused on minimising runoff by directing water to permeable areas across the site. This meant integrating SuDS features like:
Permeable paving to manage water where it falls
Rain gardens to filter and slow the flow
Green roofs to reduce discharge at the source
Crucially, the system was designed for Section 104 adoption, and we handled all Section 106 applications to secure approvals before a spade hit the ground. The goal? Fewer headaches during construction - and long-term reliability for the client.
Roads Ready for Adoption
Alongside the drainage, we delivered the road design to Norfolk County Council standards, achieving full Section 38 technical approval. That means this access road won’t just serve the new homes - it’s built for long-term adoption and maintenance, saving the developer time and cost down the line.
Local Engineering, Built on Local Knowledge
Every detail of this scheme - from plot drainage design (BS8301 and Building Regs compliant) to infrastructure coordination - was handled by our Norwich-based civil engineering team. Being local meant we could work closely with both the client and Norfolk authorities, responding quickly and keeping everything on track.
Ben Norman, Associate Civil Engineer:
“Green View reflects what we do best - bringing together practical drainage design, early engagement with the council, and local understanding to help Norfolk developers move forward with confidence.”
Building Better Developments Across Norfolk
Whether you're designing a small residential site or a larger commercial scheme, our Norwich office can help you:
Develop sustainable drainage strategies (SuDS)
Navigate Section 38, 104 and 106 approvals
Deliver adoptable infrastructure with minimal delays
Got a Norfolk scheme in the pipeline? Our structural and civil engineers in Norwich are ready to support you. Feel free to reach out to Tom Morris, Senior Structural Engineer, for an initial conversation.
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