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Flood risk guidance

Summary

Flood risk - guidance for potential applications for planning permission 

The risk of flooding is a material consideration in determining any application for planning permission, and in many cases an application submitted without a flood risk assessment (FRA) will be refused permission (or a decision will have to be delayed while the applicant prepares and submits an FRA and this is assessed).

Planning applicants and their agents are advised to assess the likely flood risk implications of their proposals in advance, please follow the link below for advice on what to do when submitting a planning application.
Flood risk standing advice for England - PPS25 National Version 2.0

The Council, as local planning authority (LPA) takes advice from the Environment Agency (EA) as to flood risk, and in the case of major developments the EA will be prepared to consider an FRA submitted directly to it prior to the submission of an application to the LPA, so that the application can be accompanied by a letter of compliance from the EA. Further information on this can be obtained from the Environment Agency, by calling Planning Liaison on 01473 706016. Please note, however, that if subsequent negotiations with the LPA result in a significant amendment to the proposal this may require the FRA to be amended and resubmitted.

Flood risk is assessed according to:

  • the likelihood and potential extent of flooding
  • the scale of the impact

A potential applicant could judge these by accessing the Environment Agency's Flood Map, where the areas at risk from flooding can be seen for any postcode.

 


Main Rivers

  • Assington Brook
  • Beaumont Creek 
  • Belchamp Brook
  • Belstead Brook
  • Bildeston Brook 
  • Boxted Lower Brook 
  • Cambridge Brook 
  • Chad Brook
  • Cornard Black Brook 
  • Dedham Black Brook 
  • Dodnash Brook
  • Fen River 
  • Fernhill Brook 
  • Gestingthorpe Brook
  • Hall Delph 
  • Hawkendon Brook
  • Henny Meadow Fleet 
  • Higham & Stratford Common Fleet
  • Holbrook Stream
  • Kates Hill Brook 
  • Kersey Brook 
  • Kings Dyke 
  • Lawford Hall Fleet 
  • Lawford Millstream 
  • Lewes Dyke
  • Lmarsh Broad Meadow Fleet
  • Loshouse Brook 
  • Mount Bures Brook 
  • North Meadow Dyke 
  • Old Barn Dyke 
  • Old River Brett
  • Orwell Bridge to Horseshoe Sluice
  • River Box
  • River Brett
  • River Gipping
  • River Glem
  • River Stour
  • Rodbridge Marsh Fleet 
  • Rookery Brook 
  • Shalford Meadows
  • Shotley Point to Orwell Bridge
  • Sowers Brook
  • Spring Brook
  • Stanstead New River
  • Stratford Old River 
  • Wells Hall Brook 
  • Wignall Brook 
  • Wissinton Old River 
  • Wrabness Fleet

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External links ...


Environment Agency
Environment Agency
The leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales.
Environment Agency's Flood Map
Environment Agency's Flood Risk Standing Advice
Planning portal
Planning Portal
The Planning Portal is the UK Government's online planning and building regulations resource for England and Wales. Use this site to learn about planning and building regulations, apply for planning permission, appeal against a decision and research government policy.
Planning Portal

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Last updated on: 23 August 2011 | Date of next review: 23 August 2012


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