No

Representation ID: 5615

Received: 10/03/2017

Respondent: Environment Agency

The Sequential Test should be applied to the allocation of sites, with all development steered to Flood Zone 1 in the first instance. A Level 2 SFRA is required where developments are proposed in Flood Zones 2 or 3 and should be undertaken for any sites put forward for allocation prior to the next stage of the plan. The SFRA should consider the latest climate change allowances published in February 2016 and should inform the application of the Sequential Test. Areas in Flood Zone 1 could be located in Flood Zone 2 or 3 under the climate change scenario.