PPS 15 Planning and Flood Risk (Revised)·Page 42·6.42
Applicant Responsibility for Flood Risk and Drainage Assessment
Applicants must assess flood risk and drainage impacts of proposed developments and mitigate risks to both the development and surrounding areas, regardless of whether a formal drainage assessment is required by policy.
Even in circumstances where a drainage assessment is not required by the policy it remains the responsibility of the applicant (or suitably qualified person with demonstrable experience in flood risk assessments) to assess the flood risk and drainage impact of the proposed development and to mitigate the risk to their development and that beyond the site. An informative to this effect will normally be attached to planning approvals, where relevant.
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