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Comment

Representation ID: 25338

Received: 30/10/2017

Respondent: Environment Agency

There is no mention in this section of the fluvial flood risk from the River Gipping, nor of the residual tidal risk remaining from the overtopping or breach of flood defences. Both of these sources of flood risk may need to be addressed by developers in their FRAs. The Local Plan should consider a local policy defining what development would be considered accessible in areas at risk of flooding. This would provide clarity and enable developers to understand what could be considered safe. We would welcome discussion with you to create such as policy.