A flood of advice
Series: Estates Gazette ; (0110) 10 March 2001, 150-151(2)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Responding to the 2000 floods, and the Environment Agency's criticism of the first round of consultation, on 8 February government released a revised consultation paper: 'PPG25: Development and Flood Risk'. Considers the new planning policy guidance note, and details its broad aims. Discusses three of the most significant changes to the draft PPG: the introduction of a new, prescriptive sequential test; encouragement of urban regeneration, including mixed-use schemes and sustainable drainage systems; increased contributions from developers. For instance, developers will be expected to contribute towards any flood-defence works. Suggests PPG25 could set a precedent for dealing with the impact of climatic change.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS63747 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 111424-1001 |
Responding to the 2000 floods, and the Environment Agency's criticism of the first round of consultation, on 8 February government released a revised consultation paper: 'PPG25: Development and Flood Risk'. Considers the new planning policy guidance note, and details its broad aims. Discusses three of the most significant changes to the draft PPG: the introduction of a new, prescriptive sequential test; encouragement of urban regeneration, including mixed-use schemes and sustainable drainage systems; increased contributions from developers. For instance, developers will be expected to contribute towards any flood-defence works. Suggests PPG25 could set a precedent for dealing with the impact of climatic change.