EA is unable to object to brownfield redevelopment in urban areas provide flood risk is no worse - this is nonsense. Must not build in flood risk locations - need a precautionary approach. At Portishead development of old industrial land relies on flood defences - this is irresponsible land use.

We agree that it would be useful to have more guidance in the new Local Plan on how the Council will approach the matter of flood risk and residential development, and consider this in light of the benefits of delivering the urban living agenda. This would significantly assist the Council in prioritising development locations and fast tracking development proposals with limited impacts on flood risk.

Would like to see policies that seek to maximise natural solutions that secure multiple benefits for society, for example, using tree planting to moderate heat island effects and SUDS to address flooding.

W&F PC support the suggested approach.

Strongly support the adoption of stronger policy to support in decision making regarding flood risk.

Support the councils views and recognise need to protect populated areas from flooding.

We support your approach not to encourage development in flood risk areas within the parish of Bleadon.

Full review of flood risk especially with climate change impacts

Climate change and increased flood risk

Last sentence casual write off of Puxton