We strongly recommend that applications apply for consent to confirm the viability of the proposals prior to the determination of a planning application. A viable strategy at the outline stage enables both the applicant and the Local Planning Authority (LPA) to proceed with increased confidence in the site’s ability to drain (and thereby prevent flooding - a material planning consideration) and the ability to implement the outline permission, if granted. Prior to engagement with the consenting process, no assurance can be provided by the Board that the wider drainage network has sufficient capacity to accept the proposed positive discharge connection.