Policy information sourced from the Central and Eastern Berkshire Joint Minerals & Waste Plan
DM10 Flood Risk
- Minerals and waste development in areas at risk of flooding should:
- Apply the sequential approach which involves applying the sequential test, and if needed the exception test, to specific development proposals directing development to the areas at lowest probability of flooding;
- Not result in an increased flood risk overall;
- Ensure development is safe from flooding for its lifetime including an assessment of climate change impacts;
- Incorporate flood protection, flood resilience and resistance measures where appropriate to the character and biodiversity of the area and the specific requirements of the site;
- include site drainage systems designed to manage storm events up to and including the 1% Annual Exceedance Probability (1:100 year) storm with an appropriate allowance for climate change;
- Not increase net surface water run-off; and
- If appropriate, incorporate Sustainable Drainage Systems to manage surface water drainage, with whole-life management and maintenance arrangements.
For more information please see the Central and Eastern Berkshire Joint Minerals & Waste Plan