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A summary of the risk of flooding from main rivers, the sea and reservoirs in the river basin districts that are wholly or partly within England.
Preliminary flood risk assessments by lead local flood authorities (councils) in the Thames River Basin District, identifying areas with significant flood risk.
Preliminary flood risk assessments by lead local flood authorities (councils) in the North West River Basin District, identifying areas with significant flood risk.
Preliminary flood risk assessments by lead local flood authorities (councils) in the South West River Basin District, identifying areas with significant flood risk.
Preliminary flood risk assessments by lead local flood authorities (councils) in the Anglian River Basin District, identifying areas with significant flood risk.
How the Environment Agency and lead local flood authorities manage flood risk by following a 6 year cycle of planning.
Preliminary flood risk assessments by lead local flood authorities (councils) in the South East River Basin District, identifying areas with significant flood risk.
Preliminary flood risk assessments by lead local flood authorities (councils) in the Humber River Basin District, identifying areas with significant flood risk.
Preliminary flood risk assessments by lead local flood authorities (councils) in the Northumbria River Basin District, identifying areas with significant flood risk.
Preliminary flood risk assessments by lead local flood authorities (councils) in the Severn River Basin District, identifying areas with significant flood risk.
What information local planning authorities need to include in a strategic flood risk assessment.
Approach, responsibilities and guidance to complete flood risk management plans.
Find out if you need to follow standing advice when completing a flood risk assessment and what to do.
How to carry out a flood risk assessment so that you can complete your planning application.
This guidance is for the Environment Agency and lead local flood authorities on their responsibilities when preparing flood risk management plans.
When to use standing advice on site-specific flood risk assessments, and when to consult the Environment Agency.
The Environment Agency and lead local flood authorities will use the maps to prepare the flood risk management plans from 2021 to 2027.
Find out if you need to carry out the sequential test as part of your flood risk assessment and how to complete one.
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