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What is an elevated building? A building where structures such as pillars or stilts are used to raise it above the expected flood water level. The ground below the building remains at risk of flooding and allows for the free flow of water. Context for this position statement This position statement constitutes part of ‘relevant SEPA advice’ as referred to in criterion a) iv of the National Plannin

Our vision is that Scotland will be a global leader in tackling the effects and impacts of climate change and its associated extremes and through partnerships we will find the solutions required to secure a sustainable, prosperous future. The Sustainable Growth Agreement will demonstrate through practical solutions how to maximise environmental, social and economic opportunities to enable and help

The developers behind the new town of Shawfair, in Edinburgh, have committed to a landmark Sustainable Growth Agreement (SGA) that is the first of its kind in the planning and construction sector. The three-year agreement between Shawfair LLP, Midlothian Council and SEPA creates a partnership that will work together to deliver a world class exemplar development within One Planet limits. The shared

Agricultural waste regulation aims to ensure that waste is disposed of safely and without harm to the environment. Agricultural waste, such as packaging, silage plastics, redundant machinery, tyres, oils and batteries can pose significant risks to the environment and human health, if not managed appropriately. Until relatively recently, agricultural waste was excluded from the regulations that con

Supporting guidance for developers. Part of guidance document that is currently being updated. The river flow information required by SEPA is summarised in Table 3, below. Where more than one flow information requirement may apply, please contact us to determine which is applicable. 　 The flow information supplied must be sufficient to give us confidence in the accuracy of our calculated flow duration curve for the river. We therefore recommend that you contact us at an early stage in the s

Placement of large wood guidance Authorisation of Ponds Guidance Placement of Pipelines Guidance Fences Guidance Engineering & Impounding activities affecting drainage ditched guidance Fords guidance Position statements These set out our approach to particular issues that arise during the regulatory process: WAT-PS-06-02: Culverting of Watercourses WAT-PS-06-03: SEPA's Position Statement: Sedim

We have a responsibility to regulate and monitor emissions from certain industrial activities that can cause air pollution. These regulatory activities are a major part of what we do. In addition to our regulatory role, we: Through our role as a statutory consultee in the planning and local air quality management systems, we influence the location, design and layout of new infrastructure and build

Sustainable urban drainage systems SUDS, or sustainable urban* drainage systems are a sequence of water management practices and facilities designed to drain surface water in a manner that will provide a more sustainable approach than what has been the conventional practice of routing run-off through a pipe to a watercourse. * The use of the word 'urban' is frequently omitted, but the meaning is s

Serious environmental harm could result from construction activities, such as excessive siltation from run-off, impeding fish migration or impacts on fish spawning. A number of construction-related activities therefore require authorisation from SEPA. The Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011, more commonly known as CAR regulations, and their amendments cover activi

Biodiversity is a key element that needs to be considered in many planning systems. River basin management planning (RBMP) Through RBMP we work with our partners to identify, prioritise and deliver biodiversity enhancement and protection of the water environment. The Land Use Strategy and the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy call for a more integrated approach to land and water management across who