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Planning Policy Statement 25 development and flood risk: Revised March 2010

By: Language: English Series: Planning Policy Statement ; 25Publication details: London TSO 2010ISBN:
  • 9780117540996
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 711.26 $2 18
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Incomplete contents:
Key planning objectives -- Decision-making principles -- Risk-based approach: flood risk assessments; the sequential approach; the sequential test; the exception test -- Responsibilities: owner/developer; regional planning body; local planning authority; the Environment Agency; other bodies; working in constructive partnership -- Monitoring and review
Summary: Outlines the national planning policy framework in England for development and flood risk. Aims to ensure that flood risk is considered at all stages in the planning process to prevent inappropriate development in areas at risk from flooding, and to direct development away from areas at highest risk. If new development is necessary in high risk areas, PPS25 aims to make it safe without increasing flood risk in other areas. Supersedes "Planning policy guidance note 25: development and flood risk" (PPG25) (ISBN 0117536113).

Key planning objectives -- Decision-making principles -- Risk-based approach: flood risk assessments; the sequential approach; the sequential test; the exception test -- Responsibilities: owner/developer; regional planning body; local planning authority; the Environment Agency; other bodies; working in constructive partnership -- Monitoring and review

Outlines the national planning policy framework in England for development and flood risk. Aims to ensure that flood risk is considered at all stages in the planning process to prevent inappropriate development in areas at risk from flooding, and to direct development away from areas at highest risk. If new development is necessary in high risk areas, PPS25 aims to make it safe without increasing flood risk in other areas. Supersedes "Planning policy guidance note 25: development and flood risk" (PPG25) (ISBN 0117536113).