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100 _aMorby, A
245 _aOur last line of defence
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490 _aConstruction News
_v(6691) 9 November 2000, 12-13(2)
520 _aConsiders 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.
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650 _aPPG25
650 _aDRAINAGE
650 _aENVIRONMENT AGENCY
650 _aHOUSING DEVELOPMENT
650 _aHOUSE BUILDING
650 _aPLANNING POLICY
650 _aFLOOD RISK AREAS
650 _aFLOOD PLAINS
650 _aFLOOD DEFENCES
690 _aENVIRONMENTAL AND LAND CONSULTANCY
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