Ref: 239

Question 1.2

2 of 13 in Climate change

Objective

To reduce the risk of flooding on proposed development sites and adjacent areas of land

Importance: Importance

Question

What measures have been taken to reduce the contribution the development may make to flash flooding?

Targets and Justification

Best
Site is demonstrated to be able to contain rainfall from 1:500 year events
Good
Site is demonstrated to be able to contain rainfall from 1:250 year rain events
Minimum
Site is demonstrated to be able to contain rainfall from 1:100 year rain events

Applies to Developments

This question applies to all types of development.

Ref: 239

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