Draft policy sets high-risk flood limit
Series: Planning (for the Natural and Built Environment) ; 28 March 2003, 2Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: The Scottish Executive has published draft planning policy 7 outlining measures to reduce flood risk in Scotland. Measures include defining any development with a 0.5% or greater probability of being flooded as high-risk for planning purposes. A planning advice note will also be issued, providing further information and best practice advice including the role of planning and building standards in safeguarding buildings against flooding.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3913-11 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 121863-1001 |
The Scottish Executive has published draft planning policy 7 outlining measures to reduce flood risk in Scotland. Measures include defining any development with a 0.5% or greater probability of being flooded as high-risk for planning purposes. A planning advice note will also be issued, providing further information and best practice advice including the role of planning and building standards in safeguarding buildings against flooding.