FloodSmart Pro

FloodSmart Reports - Flood Risk Assessment

Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) for more complex Sites

What does it solve?

The FloodSmart Pro is the most detailed in our range of Flood Risk Reports designed to assess risks to a property or business.

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.

FloodSmart Pro includes all the features of a FloodSmart Plus Report with the addition of a review of the suitability of a proposed development and any necessary mitigation measures required.

Importantly, 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 3 and can reduce the scope for regulatory rejection further on in the project timeline.

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

Benefits

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 most sites located in Flood Zone 3
Follows standard guidance from the Environment Agency and aims to meet the requirements of individual Local Authorities
Well presented, conclusive and concise report
Presented in an easy-to-read format using a visual ‘traffic light’ risk rating
Provides a review of available flooding data
Attenuation volume of water provided
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

Sequential Test
Flood Evacuation Plan
Compensatory Flood Storage Calculation Report
BREEAM Flood Risk Assessment
Code for Sustainable Homes Flood Risk Assessment

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
Rainfall data to support runoff calculations
Review of customer-supplied documentary information
Review of the local Strategic Flood Risk Assessment
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 (such as increased rainfall)
Clear recommendations
A level of detail which is suitable for most sites located in Flood Zone 2 and Flood Zone 3

Assumptions

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 not required
A selection of recent site photographs are available
Advance payment is made

If your site doesn’t fit these assumptions or you 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.