Question 1.1

1 of 11 in Climate Change - adaptation, mitigation and energy

Objective

To ensure that the development is designed to withstand predicted increases in the frequency of localised flooding.

Importance: Importance

Question

What measures have been taken to reduce the contribution the development may make to flash flooding?

Targets and Justification

Best
Site is demonstrated to be able to contain rainfall from at least 1:500 year events
Good
Site is demonstrated to be able to contain rainfall from 1:250 year rain events
Minimum
Site is demonstrated to be able to contain rainfall from 1:100 year rain events

Applies to Developments

This question applies to Small, Medium and Large developments.