Local Plan 2036: Issues and Options Stage
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Comment ID | 21252257//8 |
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Document Section | 1. North Somerset Local Plan 2036: Issues and Options Document Nailsea Q24. Do you agree with the principles set out for Nailsea and would you suggest any changes to these? View all on this section |
Respondent | Environment Agency View all by this respondent |
Response Date | 10 Dec 2018 |
Comment | Nailsea/Backwell – Development needs to avoid fluvial floodplain, as there is pressure on the Internal Drainage Board in this area, any additional surface water draining to main-river will mean that drainage networks will further struggle to drain into the main-river and therefore fields will remain wetter for longer. Proposed developments would need to provide reduced runoff rates and long term storage to prevent volume increase. |
Summary | Nailsea/Backwell – Development needs to avoid fluvial floodplain, as there is pressure on the Internal Drainage Board in this area, any additional surface water draining to main-river will mean that drainage networks will further struggle to drain into the main-river and therefore fields will remain wetter for longer. Proposed developments would need to provide reduced runoff rates and long term storage to prevent volume increase. |
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