Improving the flood performance of new buildings in flood risk areas
Guidance on improving the resilience of new properties in low or residual flood risk areas through the use of suitable materials and construction detail.
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This report aims to provide guidance on improving the resilience of new properties in low or residual flood risk areas through the use of suitable materials and construction detail. Government policies in the UK do not advocate the building of homes in areas with a significant risk of flooding.
However, where development is exceptionally necessary in such areas, national flood risk management policy requires that such developments:
- are safe
- do not increase flood risk elsewhere
- reduce flood risk overall - where possible
This report provides:
- practical and easy to use guidance on the design and specification of new buildings in low or residual flood risk areas in order to reduce the impact of flooding
- recommendations for the construction of flood resistant and resilient buildings
This report will be useful for:
- developers and designers
- planners
- building control officers
- loss adjusters
This project ran from 2004 to 2007.