Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 29
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The Agency told us that the government’s current strategy was not to build houses on...
Conclusion
The Agency told us that the government’s current strategy was not to build houses on flood plains unless there was no alternative and that any developments on flood plains should not increase the risk of flooding. The Agency is a statutory consultee on planning applications that may increase flood risk. It said that its advice is accepted by the planning authority in 99% of cases. It is also working with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government on planning reforms.33
Government Response
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