Our last line of defence
Series: Construction News ; (6691) 9 November 2000, 12-13(2)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: 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.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS63154 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 109396-1001 |
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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.