Determination of Planning Applications – Use of Flood Risk Information

All planning applications, including those for the renewal of planning permission, will be determined with reference to the most up to date flood risk information available to the planning authority. This information will be available through the ongoing implementation of the EU Floods Directive in Northern Ireland. The flood risk information and advice will also take account of the latest information on climate change, existing drainage issues, evolving information and research on sustainable drainage options and the availability of more detailed flood hazard and risk maps. This information is important in facilitating the assessment of flood risk over the lifetime of the proposed development.