What is the purpose of Flood Risk Assessment?
A significant proportion of the UK is at risk of tidal, river or groundwater flooding. However, this does not mean that developments or redevelopments in these areas will not be approved. Flood Risk Assessment, as part of the planning process, ensures that developers are aware of the recommendations of the Environment Agency (EA) and suggests adequate mitigation measures to ensure that a development is sustainable and safe in terms of flood risk.
