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Flood Risk Assessment

Flood Risk Assessment in Devon, Torbay and The South West

“A site-specific flood risk assessment is required for all development (including minor development and changes of use) proposed: in flood zones 2, 3 or 3b; within flood zone 1 with a site area of 1 hectare or more; in areas with critical drainage problems; within flood zone 1 where the LPA’s strategic flood risk assessment (SFRA) shows it will be at increased risk of flooding during its lifetime; that increases the vulnerability classification and may be subject to sources of flooding other than rivers or sea”

Many developments now require a Flood Risk Assessment to be approved by the Environment Agency or Lead Local Flood Authority through the Local Planning Authority planning procedures.

The National Planning Policy Framework and the accompanying guidance provide the framework to identify suitable development sites and ensure the future built environment is safe from flood risk.

 

Aqua-Tech Consultancy will prepare a site specific Flood Risk Assessment report proportionate to the scale of your development proposal to inform the development, to ensure it is safe from flood risk from all sources and will not increase flood risk elsewhere.

“The Flood Risk Assessment is a thorough appraisal of the relevant issues and potential sources of flooding and is to be applauded.”

 

– Environment Agency consultation response to Exmoor National Park Authority (residential development in Dulverton)