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What is a Flood Risk Assessment and When is it Required?
Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) are required for most developments located in Flood Zones 2 and 3, and sometimes in Zone 1 if the site exceeds 1 hectare, is near surface water features, or lies within a Critical Drainage Area.
Planning authorities, the Environment Agency (EA), and Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs) use FRAs to determine whether your development is at risk of flooding and whether your proposals increase flood risk elsewhere.
At Flood Risk Consult, we provide planning-ready, NPPF-compliant reports based on the latest EA data, GIS mapping, and site-specific analysis.
Whats included in our Reports?
Our Flood Risk Assessment reports typically include:
Site walkover summary (if required)
EA flood zone mapping and surface water overlay
Sequential and Exception Test guidance (if applicable)
Mitigation proposals (e.g. floor levels, resilience measures)
Drainage interaction and runoff discussion
Local policy context and LLFA/EA compatibility
Who Needs an FRA?
Our Flood Risk Assessment reports typically include:
Developers in flood zones
Planning consultants seeking technical support
Architects requiring a supporting document for submission
Self-builders near rivers or streams
With decades of experience and a fast turnaround, Flood Risk Consult delivers clear, compliant reports that help avoid planning delays and satisfy both EA and LLFA expectations.
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