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Flood mitigation for intermittently occupied areas
6.23NI-wide·PPS 15 Planning and Flood Risk (Revised)
Even though these areas are intermittently occupied, proposals will be required to demonstrate mitigation providing for adequate flood warning procedures and safe means of evacuation from the site. Op
flood-riskmeans-of-escapePresumption against development for vulnerable groups in reservoir flood areas
6.62NI-wide·PPS 15 Planning and Flood Risk (Revised)
Due to the risk of rapid inundation in the event of reservoir flooding and the limitations of certain vulnerable groups to react promptly to flood warning and evacuation procedures, the policy operate
fire-safetymeans-of-escapecoastalFlood Risk Assessment requirements for reservoir flooding
6.65NI-wide·PPS 15 Planning and Flood Risk (Revised)
A Flood Risk Assessment will be required for all development proposals, except for minor development, within the potential flood inundation areas of controlled reservoirs. This must address the contro
fire-safetymeans-of-escapesite-planningEmergency Preparedness Requirements
NI-wide·PPS 15 Planning and Flood Risk (Revised)
Emergency evacuation plans and procedures including safe access and egress for emergency rescue services; Capacity and procedures for the rapid movement of furniture and goods to locations outwith of
flood-riskmeans-of-escapeSafety Procedures
NI-wide·PPS 15 Planning and Flood Risk (Revised)
Safe emergency access and egress routes to safe areas.
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