The 'Flood Tax' - is the Government out of its depth?
Series: Town & Country Planning ; 72(3) March 2002, 66-68(3)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: Looks at recent government proposals for funding flood defences for England and Wales. Explains that these need not create widespread insurance and blight problems in the future. Recommends how planners can learn from the experiences of Scotland, where more emphasis is placed on not building on recognised flood plains. Points out that plans for a Flood Tax, based on Environment Agency risk maps, are flawed.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS65381 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 117790-1001 |
Looks at recent government proposals for funding flood defences for England and Wales. Explains that these need not create widespread insurance and blight problems in the future. Recommends how planners can learn from the experiences of Scotland, where more emphasis is placed on not building on recognised flood plains. Points out that plans for a Flood Tax, based on Environment Agency risk maps, are flawed.