Flood Risk & Drainage
Flood risk will be a key priority when designing both developments. The latest Environment Agency (EA) Flood Map for Planning shows that the entirety of both sites lie within Flood Zone 1, meaning the parcels of land have a very low probability of flooding from rivers.
In addition to fluvial flooding, the EA’s surface water flood mapping indicates that the site generally has a low risk of surface water (pluvial) flooding. These areas have been carefully considered, and buildings will be set back from land identified as having any annual likelihood of surface water flooding.
A detailed Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy will be submitted as part of any planning application. This will confirm how surface water will be safely managed through sustainable drainage features, such as swales, attenuation basins and permeable surfaces. These measures will ensure that runoff from the development is controlled and does not increase flood risk elsewhere.
By locating development solely within Flood Zone 1 and incorporating a robust drainage strategy, the proposals will create a safe, resilient and sustainable development that effectively manages flood risk now and in the future.
