Policy information sourced from the Effingham Neighbourhood Plan

ENP-G4: Flooding

Proposals for development should avoid areas at highest risk of flooding in favour of lower risk areas.

Given that many parts of the Plan Area are susceptible to groundwater and surface water flooding, it is appropriate that the Sequential Test (NPPF paragraph 101) should be applied to all proposed developments.

All development proposals will be required to demonstrate that they will not result in an increase in surface water run-off and should have regard to appropriate mitigation measures identified in the Guildford Surface Water Management Plan. Priority will be given to incorporating SuDs (Sustainable Drainage Systems) to manage surface water drainage, unless it can be demonstrated that they are not appropriate. Where SuDs are provided, arrangements must be put in place for their management and maintenance over their full lifetime.

For more information please see the Neighbourhood Plan