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High Court Ruling on Floodplain Development to Force Planning Policy Review

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A high court judgment has allowed houses to be built on floodplains even if they fail crucial safety tests, a ruling of immense interest to developers across England and Wales. This decision clears the way for a controversial development of 190 homes in North Somerset, despite the site being in 'flood zone 3a.' Ministers and experts are campaigning for a change to the law to prevent this ruling from setting a national precedent.

From aol.co.uk

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The ruling is viewed as a serious exploitation of planning loopholes, prompting calls for urgent action. Tessa Munt, chair of the flooding and flooded communities all-party parliamentary group, will meet Housing and Planning Minister Matthew Pennycook to discuss changing the national planning policy framework (NPPF). The outcome of this meeting is critical for future land use planning in the region.

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  • Matthew PennycookHousing and Planning Minister who is the subject of calls to change national planning policy.
  • Tessa MuntChair of the all-party parliamentary group campaigning for planning law changes.
  • North SomersetUnitary authority area where the high-risk development is taking place.
  • EnglandCountry where the high court ruling is being challenged and has national implications.
  • Flood ReCompany whose policy assumptions are challenged by the ruling.

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    The ruling could undermine the policy assumptions of the company regarding government and insurance initiatives.

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