“The Devon County Council (DCC) online Environment Viewer identifies 24 locations for future investigations in relation to future flood schemes. The below link provides the specific webpage referred to with the features marked as a red circle with a black star:
I would like to request the following information in relation to each of these locations:-
1. The specific location of these investigations
2. A short summary of the issue identified
3. A summary of the flood improvement measure being proposed and the location of this.”
The areas identified on the Environment Viewer for future investigations are detailed in the table below. These have been prioritised in accordance with the Investment Criteria set out in the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy with the main influence being the risk of flooding to properties in terms of quantity, frequency and associated hazard. Recent flood events have provided significant information to inform the list of prioritised locations. This list, however, is not exhaustive and may be subject to change due to other flooding events, improved knowledge of flood risk or collaborative opportunities with others.
The highest priorities in the County are currently being developed through the Local Strategy Action Plan within Defra’s 2015-2021 6-year Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk Management Programme. Future investigations will, therefore, not be progressed until the completion of the current programme, except where other opportunities arise enabling them to be progressed earlier, as detailed below. The earliest review date is for the next funding period, details of which are yet to be announced, so there is no guarantee that all or any will be progressed and how they will be further prioritised.
Information relating to the flood events affecting these areas have been reported in the specific Flood Investigation Reports for the numerous flood events that have occurred over recent years, published on our website.
Until we are in a position to review the flood risk at these locations, we are unable to confirm any identified issues or what improvements are required.
| Location | District | Details | Lead Authority | Status of scheme | Earliest review date |
| Ashburton | Teignbridge | Noted for potential future investigation following the investment criteria set out in the Local Strategy to review the risk of surface water flooding. | To be confirmed | Future Investigation | 2021/22 |
| Avonwick | South Hams | Part of the Community Resilience Pathfinder Project in 2013/14 as a rapid response catchment. To be considered for future detailed investigation. | DCC | Future Investigation | 2021/22 |
| Bickleigh | Mid Devon | Noted for potential future investigation following the investment criteria set out in the Local Strategy | To be confirmed | Future Investigation | 2021/22 |
| Bittaford | South Hams | Noted for potential future investigation following the investment criteria set out in the Local Strategy | To be confirmed | Future Investigation | 2021/22 |
| Bovey Tracey | Teignbridge | Noted for potential future investigation following the investment criteria set out in the Local Strategy | To be confirmed | Future Investigation | 2021/22 |
| Buckfastleigh | Teignbridge | Part of the Community Resilience Pathfinder Project in 2013/14 as a rapid response catchment. Environment Agency (EA) are progressing through the Dartmoor Headwaters Project as a result of the Government’s funding opportunity for Natural Flood Management (NFM) pilot studies. | EA | NFM Pilot being progressed | 2019 |
| Buckland Monachorum | West Devon | Noted for potential future investigation following the investment criteria set out in the Local Strategy | DCC | Future Investigation | 2021/22 |
| Chulmleigh | North Devon | Noted for potential future investigation following the investment criteria set out in the Local Strategy | DCC | Future Investigation | 2021/22 |
| Clyst St Mary | East Devon | The risk is associated with the main river therefore the Environment Agency are progressing the development of a flood improvement scheme likely to be delivered 2020 | EA | Scheme at detailed design stage | 2021/22 |
| Colaton Raleigh | East Devon | Identified as an area to investigate. Natural Flood Management Measures are to be considered in the upper catchment. Programmed for delivery 2020/21 | DCC | Future Investigation | 2020 |
| Dartmouth | South Hams | Investigation into surface water flooding down Victoria Road toward the centre of Dartmouth A collaborative approach is being adopted between South West Water and Devon County Council | DCC | Future Investigation | 2019 |
| Dawlish | Teignbridge | Part of the Community Resilience Pathfinder Project in 2013/14 as a rapid response catchment. To be considered for future detailed investigation. | DCC | Future Investigation | 2021/22 |
| Harbertonford | South Hams | Noted for potential future investigation following the investment criteria set out in the Local Strategy | To be confirmed | Future Investigation | 2021/22 |
| Harpford | East Devon | Noted for potential future investigation following the investment criteria set out in the Local Strategy | DCC | Future Investigation | 2021/22 |
| Holsworthy | Torridge | Noted for potential future investigation following the investment criteria set out in the Local Strategy | DCC | Future Investigation | 2021/22 |
| Ilfracombe | North Devon | Existing Surface Water Management Plan to be reviewed for potential improvements to be considered in next funding programme beyond 2020/21 | DCC | Future Investigation | 2020 |
| Kerswell | East Devon | Catchment Study lead by EDDC looking at flooding from surface water and ordinary watercourse. Parish keen to promote ‘leaky dams’ or upstream measures. | EDDC | Future Investigation | 2021/22 |
| Kingsteignton | Teignbridge | For future investigation | Teignbridge | Future Investigation | 2021/22 |
| Newton St Cyres | Mid Devon | Scheme being pushed forward by District Council, rather than by Devon County Council. | Mid Devon | Future Investigation | 2021/22 |
| Rattery | South Hams | Noted for potential future investigation following the investment criteria set out in the Local Strategy | DCC | Future Investigation | 2021/22 |
| South Milton | South Hams | Noted for potential future investigation following the investment criteria set out in the Local Strategy | DCC | Future Investigation | 2021/22 |
| South Molton | North Devon | Noted for potential future investigation following the investment criteria set out in the Local Strategy | DCC | Future Investigation | 2021/22 |
| Teignmouth | Teignbridge | Existing Surface Water Management Plan to be reviewed for potential improvements to be considered in next funding programme beyond 2020/21 | DCC | Future Investigation | 2021/22 |
| Torrington | Torridge | Noted for potential future investigation following the investment criteria set out in the Local Strategy | DCC | Future Investigation | 2021/22 |
| Woodbury | East Devon | Noted for potential future investigation following the investment criteria set out in the Local Strategy. Currently in contact with local community representatives over concerns with surface runoff and culverted watercourse. | DCC | Future Investigation | 2021/22 |
| Woodbury Salterton | East Devon | Noted for potential future investigation following the investment criteria set out in the Local Strategy. Currently in contact with local community over recent flooding concerns. | DCC | Future Investigation | 2021/22 |