The Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) for Ashfield is an overview of the flood risk for the District. Its purpose is to refine information on areas of the District that may flood and to provide an approach that steers development away from areas of high flood risk. The SFRA forms part of the evidence which informs the base for the Local Development Framework and individual planning applications.

The SFRA bring together existing information sources on areas of risk from flooding. A public consultation was undertaken in June and July 2008 and the SFRA was amended to reflect the views and advice received. Information has been collected from a variety of sources and therefore, the quality of the data will vary, reflecting the level of expertise of the consultee.

The SFRA comprises four sections:

• Part One sets out background information on the nature of flooding.
• Part Two undertakes an analysis of the data derived from various sources to identify areas of the District that have flooded or are potentially at risk of flooding. This will be regularly reviewed.
• Part Three examines the nature of sustainable drainage systems (SUDS), their applicability to developments in Ashfield and the issues for the Council arising from the use of SUDS.
• Part Four sets out proposals to manage/reduce flood risk, which should be reflected in planning policies and decisions.

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