Policy information sourced from the Merton Core Planning Strategy.
CS16 Flood Risk Management
We will:
- Work with the Environment Agency, landowners and developers, based on the findings of the most recent Strategic Flood Risk Assessment and other plans, to manage and reduce flood risk from all sources of flooding;
- Apply the sequential and exception tests to avoid inappropriate development in relation to flood risk;
- Implement sustainable drainage systems (SUDs) across the borough and work towards effective management of surface water flooding;
- Fully engage in flood risk emergency planning including the pre, during and post phases of flooding event;
- Propose ensure the implementation of measures to mitigate flood risk across the borough that are effective, viable, attractive and enhance the public realm and ensure that any residual risk can be safely managed.
For more information, please see the Core Planning Strategy.