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Draft policy sets high-risk flood limit

Series: Planning (for the Natural and Built Environment) ; 28 March 2003, 2Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: The Scottish Executive has published draft planning policy 7 outlining measures to reduce flood risk in Scotland. Measures include defining any development with a 0.5% or greater probability of being flooded as high-risk for planning purposes. A planning advice note will also be issued, providing further information and best practice advice including the role of planning and building standards in safeguarding buildings against flooding.

The Scottish Executive has published draft planning policy 7 outlining measures to reduce flood risk in Scotland. Measures include defining any development with a 0.5% or greater probability of being flooded as high-risk for planning purposes. A planning advice note will also be issued, providing further information and best practice advice including the role of planning and building standards in safeguarding buildings against flooding.