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Flood Risk Report - FloodSmart Pro

Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) for More Complex Sites

FloodSmart Pro from £1,295+VAT*

FRA, Environment Agency Data Analysis, Flood Zones 2 and 3, Site Visit

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What does FloodSmart Pro solve?

The FloodSmart Pro report is the most detailed in our range of Flood Risk Reports, designed to assess risks to a site, property or business from all sources of flooding.

The report is designed for sites in Flood Zone 3, where more detailed assessment is required to meet the needs of the Environment Agency and Local Authority planning conditions, including a site visit.

FloodSmart Pro includes all the features of a FloodSmart Plus report with the addition of a site visit.

Our consultants assess available data to determine the level of risk based on professional judgement and years of experience.

FloodSmart Pro involves consultation with key regulators at the earliest possible stage. This approach has proven invaluable for more complex sites located within Flood Zone 2 and 3 and can reduce the scope for regulatory rejection further on in the project timeline.

The flood report for planning provides comprehensive, clear and pragmatic advice, together with details of further work that may be required to support the development through the planning process.

They are the most cost effective way to meet local authority planning conditions.

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Example Report

Delivery and Turnaround
  • FloodSmart Pro requires Environment Agency consultation and data.
  • Delivery is dependent on the Environment Agency response times to supply data, which can take up to 20 working days. We will aim to arrange the site visit within this timeframe.
  • Typically your flood report for planning will be dispatched 10 working days from receipt of the data.
  • Premium delivery is available if your report is urgent.
  • Report will be sent in electronic format as a .pdf file straight to your inbox.
  • Hard copies available at an additional cost.
Technical Information
  • Consultation with the Environment Agency
  • Purchase of relevant flood risk data from the Environment Agency
  • Inclusion of a leading commercial flood risk data report
  • Details of solid and drift geology
  • Review of customer-supplied documentary information
  • Review of the local Strategic Flood Risk Assessment and other relevant local policy (if available)
  • Preliminary risk assessment of flood risk to the site from all sources
  • Comments on flood resistance and resilience measures
  • Includes the effects of climate change
  • Clear recommendations
  • A level of detail which is suitable for most sites located in Flood Zone 2 and Flood Zone 3
Benefits
  • FloodSmart Pro is produced by specialist hydrologists with over 15 years’ experience.
  • Our consultants have built a great working relationship with Environment Agency and Local Authority Officers across the UK.
  • Engagement with regulators at earliest possible stage reduces scope for regulatory rejection further on in the project timeline
  • Reports are widely accepted in support of planning applications and insurance.
  • Quick turnaround options available
  • Low cost / fixed price
Features
  • Suitable for sites located in Flood Zone 2 and 3 that require a site visit
  • Follows standard guidance from the Environment Agency and aims to meet the requirements of individual Local Authorities
  • Well presented, conclusive and concise flood report for planning
  • Presented in an easy-to-read format using a visual ‘traffic light’ risk rating
  • Provides a review of available flooding data
  • Includes a preliminary risk assessment in line with best practice
  • Detailed consultation is undertaken with the Environment Agency and Local Authority
  • Includes a review of suitability of the development
  • Clear recommendations provided, including mitigation measures and any further work

Contact us for information on further Flood Risk services including:

  • Sequential Test and Exceptions Test
  • Flood Evacuation Plan
  • Compensatory Flood Storage Calculations
  • BREEAM Flood Risk Assessment
  • Code for Sustainable Homes Flood Risk Assessment
  • Basement Impact Assessment
Assumptions

FloodSmart Pro reports based on:

  • The development site is equal to a single residential or small commercial building footprint
  • A site location plan is available
  • The proposed development plans are available
  • A site walkover survey is required
  • Advance payment is made

If your site doesn’t fit these assumptions or you don’t require a site walkover survey, we can still assist but please do get in touch as one of our other packages may suit you better.

*If Site is further than 2 hours away from GeoSmart office (Shrewsbury) or Associate offices in Manchester or London, a further fee may apply. If applicable, we can provide a specific quotation.

Further Information

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Case Studies

Coastal Flood Risk Assessment - Grimsby

GeoSmart was instructed to undertake a FloodSmart Plus report on behalf of a client to assess the nature and potential significance of coastal flood risk to land upon which a group of residential houses was being proposed in Grimsby…

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Flood Risk: New Dwelling Close to the River Thames

We were instructed on behalf of a client to assess the nature and potential significance of flood risk to land near the River Thames, upon which a new residential dwelling was being proposed…

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Flood Risk: 3 house development, North London

We undertook a FloodSmart Plus investigation to assess the nature and potential significance of flood risk to land upon which a three house residential development was being proposed in North London…

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