Flood Risk Assessment

Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) are sometimes required as part of the planning process where the proposed development site is deemed to be susceptible to flooding by the authorities. The FRAs are prepared in accordance with Planning Policy Statement 25 “Development and Flood Risk” (PPS25). It incorporates (i) an assessment of the potential to increase flood risk elsewhere, through the addition of hard surfaces and (ii) the effect of the new development on surface water run-off.