Strategic Flood Risk Assessment - Hambleton District Council
Strategic Flood Risk Assessment - Hambleton District Council
Strategic Flood Risk Assessment - Hambleton District Council
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• Topcliffe<br />
Background<br />
Topcliffe is located on elevated ground between the River Swale and Thacker/Cod Becks,<br />
with the watercourses converging south of the village. The watercourses each have extensive<br />
<strong>Flood</strong> Zone 2 and 3 areas associated with them. The A168 trunk road runs past the east of<br />
the village.<br />
<strong>Flood</strong>ing<br />
The major influence on flooding in Topcliffe is the River Swale and its associated <strong>Flood</strong> Zone<br />
2 and 3 areas to the west and south of the village. This limits the developable area in<br />
combination with the A168 which provides a natural boundary on the eastern side of the<br />
village. The majority of existing development, and land to the north and north east of the<br />
village are not within the flood zone 2 and 3 extents.<br />
An area subject to additional flooding problems has been highlighted at the junction of East<br />
Lea, Back Lane and Long Street. This is related to surface water run-off from the adjacent<br />
field and highway drainage inadequacies on the unadopted East Lea. No further areas of<br />
additional flood risk have been identified.<br />
See plans on pages 69-70<br />
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