Comment

Publication Draft

Representation ID: 33823

Received: 25/09/2009

Respondent: Environment Agency

Representation Summary:

Supports the strategic objectives.
Re: objectives 1, 2 and 3, site allocations must have regard to the SFRA. Use of previously developed land should be a priority. Contaminated sites must be remediated in accordance with PPS23.
Development must not encroach onto the flood zone. Re: objective 11, gypsy and traveller sites must be within Flood Zone 1. If located in rural areas, foul drainage provision must be investigated.
Supports objectives 13 & 15, Core Strategy should include policies directing all new development away from flood zones 2 and 3; a requirement for Surface Water Management Plans and for development to recognise the aims of WFD. All development in areas of flood risk should be sequentially tested and comply with PPS25. Supports Objective 17.