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These are the questions we answer during the Screen stage.

Answering them wil help us learn more about the Flood storage areas consideration, determine if a data standard is required and whether we know enough to move on to the next stage.

  • What is the 'Flood storage areas' consideration?

    The Flood Map for Planning (Rivers and Sea) includes several layers of information. This dataset covers Flood Storage Areas. It shows those areas that act as a balancing reservoir, storage basin or balancing pond. Their purpose is to attenuate an incoming flood peak to a flow level that can be accepted by the downstream channel. It may also delay the timing of a flood peak so that its volume is discharged over a longer time interval. We have assumed that flood storage areas act perfectly and give the same level of protection as when our assessment of the area was carried out. Flood storage areas do not completely remove the chance of flooding and can be overtopped or fail in extreme weather conditions.

    This dataset is designed to raise awareness of the likelihood of flooding and to encourage people living and working in areas prone to flooding to find out more and take appropriate action.

  • Is there legislation that defines 'Flood storage areas'?

  • Who, in law, is responsible for the planning consideration or makes decisions about 'Flood storage areas'?

    The Environment Agency

  • Which organisations do we think should publish the data?

    • Environment Agency

  • Is the Flood storage areas a trigger?

    No

  • Is the Flood storage areas something to consult during plan making?

    Yes

    • Provide information about when Flood storage areas is used during plan making

      This dataset may be consulted when considering development.

  • Is there any Flood storage areas data already available?

    Yes

  • Do we think the data should come from a single source?

    Yes, the Environment Agency

  • Will a data standard be required?

    No