In 2014 the NAO report on strategic flood management found there was a profusion of plans that often duplicate across geographical or administrative areas. Defra and the Agency have not followed the NAO recommendation to review their strategies and plans with a view to rationalise them to reduce the burden on communities and to promote public engagement. 6 Managing food risk Recommendation: Defra should write to the Committee within 6 months with an update on the opportunities to streamline l...

In 2014 the NAO report on strategic flood management found there was a profusion of plans that often duplicate across geographical or administrative areas. Defra and the Agency have not followed the NAO recommendation to review their strategies and plans with a view to rationalise them to reduce the burden on communities and to promote public engagement. 6 Managing food risk Recommendation: Defra should write to the Committee within 6 months with an update on the opportunities to streamline local planning and with a timeline for implementation of any reforms. Type: conclusion | Number: 3 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. Recommendation implemented 3.2 The department is exploring opportunities to streamline local flood risk planning and has committed to transform the current approach to local flood and coastal erosion risk planning so that every area of Engla