Object
Local Plan 2015-2030 Preferred Options for Consultation
Representation ID: 867
Received: 26/09/2013
Respondent: Environment Agency
Representation Summary:
Supportive of the inclusion of a flood risk policy, but consider amendments [as attached] are necessary to ensure the policy complies with the NPPF.
3rd paragraph of policy should be re-worded [see attached for wording]
Rewording is necessary to ensure that only Essential Infrastructure which can pass the Exception Test, and Water Compatible development, is allowed in Flood Zone 3b (functional flood plain). This change will ensure the policy is consistent with Table 3 of the Technical Guidance to the NPPF and therefore 'sound'.
This policy would also benefit from an addition to the text [see attached]
Full text:
See attached