The 'Flood Tax' - is the Government out of its depth?
Crichton, D
The 'Flood Tax' - is the Government out of its depth? - 2002 - Town & Country Planning 72(3) March 2002, 66-68(3) .
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.
FLOODING
INSURANCE CLAIMS
INSURANCE PREMIUMS
FLOOD MANAGEMENT
The 'Flood Tax' - is the Government out of its depth? - 2002 - Town & Country Planning 72(3) March 2002, 66-68(3) .
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.
FLOODING
INSURANCE CLAIMS
INSURANCE PREMIUMS
FLOOD MANAGEMENT