Flood Risk Information and Consultation Requirements

LDPs must take account of the most up to date information on flood risk, in particular that which is available on the Strategic Flood Map. There should also be consultation with DfI Rivers from an early stage on strategic issues relating to flood risk management throughout the plan area and beyond. Ongoing consultation with DfI Rivers and other relevant agencies in regard to detailed plan proposals, for example housing zonings, will also be necessary where flood risk is identified from the available information as a potential issue. The strategic flood risk information and advice provided by DfI Rivers will take account of the latest information on flood risk. This will not only include the present day predictive flood risk associated with flooding from various sources, but also historical records of flooding and the predictive flood risk in the future, associated with climate change.