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Representation ID: 6778

Received: 25/09/2009

Respondent: ed boyle

FLOODING, FLOOD ZONES. ETC.
The eastern side of Kings Hill is designated as a zone 3 flood area by the Environment Agency.
From official reports from Coventry City Council and Severn Trent, the incidence of the flooding of homes in Finham its area and further to the south in Stoneleigh, Ashow and other settlements during recent years is already very noticeable. Those reported are logged comprehensively. The Environment Agency and other bodies have already expressed deep concern about more flooding in these areas as a result of developing Kings Hill.
The flood area is a natural soak area for water to be dispensed via the natural geological strata. It is noted that much of Kings Hill has disused clay pits which suggests that the under strata has noticeable areas of impermeable marl which, if disturbed will result in major drainage problems and geological changes resulting in long term movement of foundations, flooding downstream, change in water tables along the Sowe and Avon. These areas are low lying. The result will adversely affect existing and new woodland, much ancient, agricultural land and increase the incidents of flooding of homes.