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Figure 4.1 – Flood risk zones in study area Ref EWCS April 2010 24 Exeter and East Devon Water Cycle Study
Exeter and East Devon Water Cycle Study 4.2 Flood risk assessments and management plans 4.2.1 All of the development areas and sites identified in this study are large enough to be classified as ‘major development’ under PPS25 and would each therefore require to be accompanied by a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) to demonstrate how flood risk from all sources has been managed taking climate change into account. The proposed developments of Cranbrook New Community, Exeter Science Park, Skypark and the Intermodal Freight Terminal have all either already obtained outline planning consent or have applications currently under consideration. 4.2.2 The Environment Agency produces Catchment Flood Management Plans (CFMP) in order to understand the factors that contribute to flood risk within river catchments now and in the future. Each plan identifies the most sustainable policies and actions to manage the risks of flooding within the catchment over the next 50 to 100 years. The Exe (2008) and the East Devon (2008) Catchment Flood Management Plans (CFMP) are relevant to the study area. 4.2.3 Local Authorities undertake Strategic Flood Risk Assessments (SFRA) to provide on overview of flood risk within their boundary and to provide guidance on flood risk issues to planning officers and developers. The status of SFRA work within the study area is summarised below. Exeter City 4.2.4 A Level 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessments (SFRA) was completed for Exeter City Council (ECC) in 2008 and Level 2 SFRA mapping is currently being agreed with the Environment Agency. The Level 2 work has looked at areas of high flood risk where development is proposed in the ECC Core Strategy. A draft sequential test is underway for ECC, and will incorporate the results of the Level 2 SFRA work. East Devon 4.2.5 A Level 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) was undertaken for East Devon District Council (EDDC) in 2008. A Level 2 SFRA will only be required if development allocations are not within Zone 1 (i.e. Level 2 is not required for the current allocations, including Cranbrook). 4.2.6 Subsequent to the publication of the East Devon CFMP and the Level 1 SFRA, flooding in late October 2008 affected over 350 properties in the East Devon area. In response to this event, the multi-agency East Devon Flood Recovery Partnership was established to examine the flooding issues and see what lessons could be learnt to reduce future flood risk. The Partnership - comprising of East Devon District Council, Devon County Council, the Environment Agency and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service – meets at regular intervals and publishes a ‘Flood Recovery Update’ to inform residents and interested parties of progress. Teignbridge 4.2.7 A Level I Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) was completed for Teignbridge District Council and Dartmoor National Park Authority in 2005 and was later updated in 2007 in light of more recent government guidance on development and flood risk. A Level 2 SFRA is currently under consideration and is due to be completed in February 2010. The Council has commissioned a Water Cycle Strategy for the District (excluding Area of Search 4C) – the outline study is due for completion in May 2010. 25 Ref EWCS April 2010
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