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Sylw
Publication Draft
ID sylw: 33823
Derbyniwyd: 25/09/2009
Ymatebydd: Environment Agency
Supports the strategic objectives.
Re: objectives 1, 2 and 3, site allocations must have regard to the SFRA. Use of previously developed land should be a priority. Contaminated sites must be remediated in accordance with PPS23.
Development must not encroach onto the flood zone. Re: objective 11, gypsy and traveller sites must be within Flood Zone 1. If located in rural areas, foul drainage provision must be investigated.
Supports objectives 13 & 15, Core Strategy should include policies directing all new development away from flood zones 2 and 3; a requirement for Surface Water Management Plans and for development to recognise the aims of WFD. All development in areas of flood risk should be sequentially tested and comply with PPS25. Supports Objective 17.