PPS 15 Planning and Flood Risk (Revised)·Page 25·5.8
Environmental Impact Assessment and Flood Risk
Where a project requires Environmental Impact Assessment under the 2012 Regulations, the planning authority will require flood risk assessment and drainage assessment to be addressed in the Environmental Statement if flood risk issues are identified.
For certain types of project an Environmental Assessment determination will be made under the Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012. In such cases the planning authority, if flood risk issues are identified, will require flood risk assessment and drainage assessment to be addressed in the Environmental Statement.
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