Flooding is a natural process which shapes the natural environment, but also threatens life and can cause substantial distress and damage to property. The effects of weather events can be increased in severity as a consequence of past decisions about the location, design and nature of development and as a consequence of climate change. While flooding cannot be wholly prevented, its impacts can be avoided and reduced through good planning and management. The Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) aims to ensure that flood risk forms one of the material planning considerations to help deliver sustainable development.
Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (Minerals and Waste Development Framework) (PDF, 3.8 MB)