A practical approach to development of housing on floodplain land in the UK
Language: English Series: Journal of Building Appraisal ; 4 (4) 311-320 (10)Publication details: 2009Subject(s): Summary: Discusses development of housing on floodplains in the UK as an alternative to abandoning development on such lands. Discusses concerns expressed by some insurers who are withholding flood damage cover from properties in flood risk areas. Seeks ways for developers to limit this risk. Recommends site investigation, risk analysis and risk management before developing sites. Investigates alternative property designs for areas where perceived risk levels are still considered too high.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L148301 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 148301-1001 |
Discusses development of housing on floodplains in the UK as an alternative to abandoning development on such lands. Discusses concerns expressed by some insurers who are withholding flood damage cover from properties in flood risk areas. Seeks ways for developers to limit this risk. Recommends site investigation, risk analysis and risk management before developing sites. Investigates alternative property designs for areas where perceived risk levels are still considered too high.