This bill strengthens flood risk protections in planning by making drainage boards statutory consultees, blocking developments that increase flooding risk, and requiring new guidance on drainage standards.
A Bill to make provision about the consideration of flooding risk in the planning process; to make internal drainage boards statutory consultees for certain planning decisions; and for connected purposes.
Status: In Progress
Current House: Commons
Stage: 1st reading
Sponsored by: Blake Stephenson
Introduced: 2025-06-24