Our last line of defence
Morby, A
Our last line of defence - 2000 - Construction News (6691) 9 November 2000, 12-13(2) .
Considers the cost of the recent floods, and investigates government response and proposals. Figures from a MAFF study show that around 10% of people in England live in flood danger zones and £200bn worth of property is at risk. Argues that instead of raising extra investment to reinforce flood defences, government has responded by attacking housebuilders for building on flood plains. Reviews the new planning guidance PPG25, which should help to formalise the planning system and give impetus to sustainable urban drainage.
PPG25
DRAINAGE
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
HOUSE BUILDING
PLANNING POLICY
FLOOD RISK AREAS
FLOOD PLAINS
FLOOD DEFENCES
Our last line of defence - 2000 - Construction News (6691) 9 November 2000, 12-13(2) .
Considers the cost of the recent floods, and investigates government response and proposals. Figures from a MAFF study show that around 10% of people in England live in flood danger zones and £200bn worth of property is at risk. Argues that instead of raising extra investment to reinforce flood defences, government has responded by attacking housebuilders for building on flood plains. Reviews the new planning guidance PPG25, which should help to formalise the planning system and give impetus to sustainable urban drainage.
PPG25
DRAINAGE
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
HOUSE BUILDING
PLANNING POLICY
FLOOD RISK AREAS
FLOOD PLAINS
FLOOD DEFENCES