Flood fears affect brownfield housing
Series: Regeneration and Renewal ; 30 April 2004, 11(1)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: Foresight have published a report "Foresight flood and coastal defence project", which highlights that building homes away from areas at risk from flooding could involve a greater use of greenfield sites. The report, produced for DEFRA, warns that building on brownfield land, which is often on floodplains, will need adequate protection against flooding. Copies of the report are available at http://www.foresight.gov.uk.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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Foresight have published a report "Foresight flood and coastal defence project", which highlights that building homes away from areas at risk from flooding could involve a greater use of greenfield sites. The report, produced for DEFRA, warns that building on brownfield land, which is often on floodplains, will need adequate protection against flooding. Copies of the report are available at http://www.foresight.gov.uk.