"The scale of the surface water flooding problem faced in summer 2007, and the growing likelihood of similar flooding in the future means there is a clear need for action."

The Pitt Review (Interim)
"Insurers that invest in flood risk assessment technologies have saved tens of millions of pounds by careful risk selection."

Dr. Justin Butler
"With a cost to insurers of around £3 billion, the summer floods have engendered the largest natural catastrophe insurance loss ever recorded in the UK."

ABI, 2007
"Flooding is 30 times as costly as getting burgled and this thief takes everything in its path.”

Environment Agency

[ Flood Risk Assessment Products ]

Flood Risk Assessment - Ambiental - Products Our team of surveyors, hydraulic engineers and planning experts are highly experienced in the provision of comprehensive Flood Risk Assessment reports to ensure full compliance with the planning policy and guidelines embodied within PPS25. This can help to ensure that your development secures planning permission via the identification of flood risks and the implementation of sustainable mitigation measures.

We aim to maximise our success rate by getting involved early in the planning process. Our Flood Risk Assessment products and services include:

[ Flood Risk Statement (FRS) ]

For domestic/commercial extensions.
Designed to satisfy Local Planning Authorities concerns with small developments within the floodplain.

[ Flood Risk Scoping Report (FRSR) ]

Essential as a feasibility assessment in flood risk areas.
Comprehensive risk screening including analysis of modelled flood levels and description of previous flood events, flood defences and suitability for development.
Informs building design at the earliest stage.

[ Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) ]

To accompany all planning applications over one hectare in size and/or located within a flood risk area.
Comprehensive assessment of all potential sources of flood risk, mitigation measures and recommendations.
Includes extensive negotiation with the EA and LPA to inform appropriate design.
Always up to date with PPS25 and the latest guidance notes.

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[ Sequential Test ]

A comparative analysis of the application site and other potential sites in the identified area.
Liaison with the LPA to obtain and analyse the current Land Availability.
Includes extensive negotiation with the EA and LPA in order to inform the appropriate conditions (e.g. study area, size threshold, etc.).

[ Flood Risk Assessment for Business Continuity Management ]

Identification of critical assets and infrastructure at risk (e.g. IT systems; key business functions)
Estimation of the likelihood of flooding at specific site(s)
Definition of procedures and emergency response plans.

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For your free quotation or if you simply need some advice on the FRA process, please contact David Martin, FRA Manager, on 01273 704 464 or email your documents and contact details to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and a member of the FRA team will get back to you.

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[ FRA Benefits ]

Reducing costs associated with planning delays and design changes
Speeding up the planning process via improved communication with the EA and local authorities
Improving your chances of securing planning permission