PPS 15 Planning and Flood Risk (Revised)·Page 77·E6
Raised floor levels
Building finished floor levels are designed to be above the design flood level with additional freeboard, with driveways, paths and entrances designed accordingly for access.
Finished floor levels of the building are designed to be above the design flood level. The levels will also include an additional height to accommodate a suitable freeboard. Driveways, paths and entrances to allow for access need to be designed accordingly.
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