We have reported previously on the government’s current strategy not to build houses on flood plains unless there was no alternative and that any development on flood plains should not increase the risk of flooding.19 The Agency is a statutory consultee on planning applications that may increase flood risk.20 However, it does not have powers in the planning process to prevent building on flood plains without mitigation.21

We have reported previously on the government’s current strategy not to build houses on flood plains unless there was no alternative and that any development on flood plains should not increase the risk of flooding.19 The Agency is a statutory consultee on planning applications that may increase flood risk.20 However, it does not have powers in the planning process to prevent building on flood plains without mitigation.21 Type: conclusion | Number: 12 | Response status: accepted 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