Flood risks create problems because insurance is high. That creates a financial problem. Floods are also dangerous and can lead to a loss of life and property. Builders need to be careful not to make things worse by building weak or impractical structures in flood prone areas. That can be costly but also deadly. No builder wants that on their conscience. Lawsuits could also result if any kind of negligence could be proved in court.

Key Takeaways:

• The MPs say this needs to change, in light of the fact that the administration’s dedication of a million new homes by 2020 must be accomplished without an expansion in surge hazard.
• House manufacturers should make lodging plans that catch water with components like green rooftops and permeable street surfaces.
• However, the Commons Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Efra) advisory group says controls on seepage for new homes are as yet powerless and inadequately authorized.

“The idea of catching water where it falls has shot up the policy agenda following heavy flooding in recent years.”

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