ipswich.gov.uk
Object
Ipswich Borough Council Local Plan Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document Review - Final Draft
Representation ID: 26478
Received: 02/03/2020
Respondent: Associated British Ports
Agent: Associated British Ports
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
The Flood Risk areas defined on Plan 2 reflect, we understand, the definitive Flood Maps maintained and published by the Environment Agency. However, whilst the Environment Agency Flood Maps distinguish between Zone 3 and Zone 3 with tidal flood defence, Plan 2 does not. Given the Environment Agency is responsible for the update of these Maps, request that Plan 2 and/or the Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document includes a note making clear the flood zones shown on Plan 2 are indicative and that IBC will rely on the current Environment Agency Flood Maps for decision making purposes.
Request that Plan 2 and/or the Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document should include a note making clear that the flood zones shown on Plan 2 are indicative and that IBC will rely on the current Environment Agency Flood Maps to determine what flood risk zone any site may fall within for decision making purposes.