Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 3
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In 2014 the NAO report on strategic flood management found there was a profusion of...
Conclusion
In 2014 the NAO report on strategic flood management found there was a profusion of plans that often duplicate across geographical or administrative areas. Defra and the Agency have not followed the NAO recommendation to review their strategies and plans with a view to rationalise them to reduce the burden on communities and to promote public engagement. 6 Managing food risk Recommendation: Defra should write to the Committee within 6 months with an update on the opportunities to streamline local planning and with a timeline for implementation of any reforms.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. Recommendation implemented 3.2 The department is exploring opportunities to streamline local flood risk planning and has committed to transform the current approach to local flood and coastal erosion risk planning so that every area of England will have a more strategic and comprehensive plan that drives long-term local action and investment by 2026. The department will consult on these reforms in due course and intends to implement the updated approach to local flood risk planning ahead of the start of future capital programmes to enable stronger links between plan making and investment. 3.3 Ahead of these longer-term changes, and by example, the Agency is working closely with Lead Local Flood Authorities to update existing Flood Risk Management Plans and aims to consult on updated draft plans in Autumn 2021.