proposed solar park development at cave farm, nr pitney, somerset ...

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J-3999.7-FM Flood Risk Assessment & SUDS Design, Cave Farm, Nr Pitney, Somerset V2
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9.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The study has investigated the mechanisms for flooding at the proposed Cave Farm Solar
Park site and has identified that the development is not at any direct risk of flooding.
This study has investigated the impact that the development will have on runoff rates from
the site. It has been shown that the impermeable area introduced across the site is very small
relative to the size of the site and as such will have limited impact on the runoff rates from
the site. A swale system has been proposed to allow the interception and infiltration of the
flows from these areas. A pragmatic approach has been used to design the swale system to
promote infiltration across the site.
If the recommendations made in this report are followed during the development of the site,
there will be a reduction in the discharge rate to any adjacent watercourse, and no extra risk
of flooding to properties located in the area.
On the basis of this report and by reference to EA flood maps, it is concluded that the site is
located within Flood Zone 1 and is therefore not at any direct risk of flooding. The National
Planning Policy Frame work and associated Technical Guidance therefore states ‘All uses of
land are appropriate in this zone’ from a flooding perspective. Consequently, with regard to
flood risk, the proposed development is entirely appropriate in this area.
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