Different from a retail sequential test: a flood risk sequential test focuses on directing development to areas at the lowest risk of flooding. A
retail and leisure sequential test focuses on the town centre first approach.
Overview
Hadleybrooks provides clear, proportionate and commercially focused advice for flood risk sequential test assessment.
The purpose of the report or advice is to identify the relevant planning issue, explain the evidence,
address the policy test and provide conclusions that can be understood by clients, officers, consultees
and decision-makers.
The scope can be tailored to the scale and complexity of the project, from a concise advice note to a
detailed planning report or assessment.
Typical scope
This service can include:
- Review flood zone, site context and policy requirements.
- Define the development requirement and area of search.
- Identify reasonably available lower-risk sites.
- Compare alternatives on a clear and consistent basis.
- Coordinate with flood risk assessment inputs where required.
Outputs
Outputs may include planning statements, advice notes, assessment reports, appeal statements,
representations, audit reports, rebuttal documents and recommendations for the next planning step.
