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Recommendation 13
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Initiate consultation on statutory requirements for assessing cumulative impacts of development on flood risk.
Recommendation
We reiterate that the Government should ensure that flood and climate resilience are embedded into the core tools of planning, regulation, and investment appraisal. The NPPF should be strengthened to prioritise flooding avoidance and climate adaptation, mandating sustainable drainage systems and consider the need for property flood resilience measures in all new developments through building regulations. As stated in our recent report on flood resilience, the Government should initiate a consultation on statutory requirements for assessing the cumulative impact of development on flood risk within local and regional plans by the end of
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 13 March 2026. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗