In July 2021, Defra published a review of policy for development in areas at flood risk. This research found that over half of Local Planning Authorities said they rarely or never inspected a new development to check compliance with flood risk planning conditions. They described a lack of resource as the main barrier to inspections.23 Surface water flooding

In July 2021, Defra published a review of policy for development in areas at flood risk. This research found that over half of Local Planning Authorities said they rarely or never inspected a new development to check compliance with flood risk planning conditions. They described a lack of resource as the main barrier to inspections.23 Surface water flooding Type: conclusion | Number: 14 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: 7.1 The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. Recommendation implemented 7.2 The Agency is a statutory consultee on flood risk matters. In the vast majority of cases, Agency flood risk advice is followed by Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) when determining planning applications. Be