A new report out today commissioned by LV= General Insurance (LV= GI) and independent think tank Localis, has revealed that as many as 25,550 new homes are set to be built in areas that are already highly urbanised or where more than one percent of homes are already at risk of flooding, increasing chances of flash floods.
The report looks to examine how the rising issue of surface water flooding is being managed and where extreme pressure is being placed on existing houses, increasing their surface water flooding risk.
Research shows planning permission has been requested for the building of 35,282 homes in minor developments containing between 1-9 homes in areas already at risk of flooding. As many as 25,550 new homes may have been accepted, without any obligation to demonstrate the impact on surface water drainage in the local area. This could significantly increase the chances of surface water flooding, as a result of the extra pressure new homes will put on already stretched drainage systems.
