Overall we are pleased to note that matters of interest to us have been addressed and as such we consider the sound. We do however, have a few comments to make and suggested amendments for clarification purposes. ENV9 - Sustainable Drainage The importance of SuDS as a way of providing biodiversity enhancement is highlighted here. The need for long term maintenance of sustainable drainage features, however, doesn't appear to be given enough weight (item j). Long term maintenance is essential.

ENV9 p243 This policy is supported and considered sound.

Policy ENV9: Sustainable Drainage 5.37 The last sentence of the policy should be removed which states that: 'Developers must notify the Council to discharge any relevant conditions before commencement of works on site to ensure a compliant design has been submitted.' 5.38 It is incumbent on any person or developer implementing a planning consent to discharge any drainage conditions attached to a planning consent. It is not appropriate or necessary to repeat this requirement in policy. Fur

CPRE Kent supports this Policy. It should, however, make reference to habitat network enhancement and multifunctional green infrastructure.