PPS 15 Planning and Flood Risk (Revised)·Page 19·4.9

Consultation with Rivers Agency on flood risk management

Planning authorities should consult with Rivers Agency from an early stage on strategic flood risk management issues throughout the plan area and beyond, and continue detailed consultation on specific proposals such as housing zonings where flood risk is identified.

There should also be consultation with Rivers Agency from an early stage on strategic issues relating to flood risk management throughout the Plan area and beyond. Ongoing consultation with Rivers Agency and other relevant agencies in regard to detailed Plan proposals, for example housing zonings, will also be necessary; particularly where flood risk is identified from the available information as a potential issue.

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