Written by: Angelica Bilangel
Are you thinking of building small additions to your house? If you are, you will know that one of the essential steps to achieving this is by getting your project approved by the council. And in order for that, you will need to gather the right documents for them to assess.
Think about how the water cycle works. When stormwater falls to the ground, it either streams down to the nearest body of water, evaporates, or infiltrates through the soil.
However, when stormwater reaches man-made surfaces, such as concrete and buildings - which are often solid and level - the cycle is disrupted and stormwater runoff is increased. This is harmful in multiple ways, affecting people, the environment, and even buildings.
