Exceptions to flood plain development restrictions

The use of land for sport and outdoor recreation, amenity open space or nature conservation purposes, including ancillary buildings (but excluding club houses/social facilities and children's playgrounds); and The extraction of mineral deposits and necessary ancillary development. (c) Overriding economic importance: The development proposal is considered to be of overriding economic importance where it is clearly demonstrated that there will be significant benefit to the regional or sub-regional economy; and that the proposal requires a location within the flood plain together with justification of why possible alternative sites outside the flood plain are unsuitable; and (d) Minor Development: The proposal constitutes minor development that is likely to have a negligible effect on flood risk. For the purposes of this policy this is generally defined as extensions to non-residential premises (such as industrial and commercial premises) with a footprint less than 150m2; alterations comprising development that does not increase the size of buildings; and householder development within the established curtilage of an existing dwelling.