SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)·Page 64·6.126
Engagement and Joined-Up Approach to Flood Risk Management
LDP preparation should engage with government departments and agencies responsible for flood risk management, extending this coordination to neighbouring councils where flooding crosses administrative boundaries.
The preparation of a LDP affords the opportunity to engage with relevant government departments and agencies with responsibility for various aspects of flood risk management thereby fostering a necessary joined up approach to addressing flooding issues. This joined up approach should also be extended to neighbouring councils in circumstances where flooding and flood risk crosses administrative boundaries.
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