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100 _aBartlett, K
245 _aAfter the flood
260 _c2001
490 _aProperty Week
_v66(44) 2 November 2001, 46-48(3)
520 _aReport on the causes, impact and management of floods in recent years, including details of government guidance and related reports. Highlights the flood risk to commercial property and homes, the increasing cost of insurance and the consequences of building on floodplains. Looks at climate change predictions and outlines the different organisations involved in the provision of flood and coastal defence. Sets out Environment Agency priorities for the allocation of flood defence resources and looks at PPG25, the planning policy guidance which deals with development and flood risk in the UK. Concludes with discussion of different flood management methods. Article based on "Flooding - issues of concern to chartered surveyors" by the RICS Rural Faculty.
590 _aABS
650 _aFLOODING
650 _aFLOOD PREVENTION
650 _aRICS
650 _aRural
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650 _aPPG25
650 _aFLOOD DEFENCES
650 _aCOASTAL DEFENCE
650 _aInsurance
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650 _aCLIMATE CHANGE
650 _aFLOODPLAINS
650 _aENVIRONMENT AGENCY
650 _aFACILITIES MANAGEMENT
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690 _aENVIRONMENTAL AND LAND CONSULTANCY
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