[ Development and Flood Risk ]

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The value of assets at risk of flooding and coastal erosion in England is estimated to be £237 billion. Approximately 10 per cent of existing homes, housing 5 million people, are located in areas at substantial risk of flooding.

Contents

• SECTION 1
  Introduction
• SECTION 2
  Taking flood risk into account in the planning process
• SECTION 3
  The Assessment of flood risk
• SECTION 4
  The Sequential and Exception Test
• SECTION 5
  Managing surface water
• SECTION 6
  Risk management by design
• SECTION 7
  Residual risk

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