Day: 16 September 2020

1. Introduction Following the widespread flooding of 55,000 homes and businesses across England and Wales in June and July of 2007, the Pitt Review was published, making 92 recommendations for effective and integrated flood risk management. These recommendations were the … Continue reading →

Foreward Improving our ability to cope with extreme weather and long-term climatic changes is one of the challenges that Devon is facing today. Throughout Devon there is a risk of flooding from rivers overflowing their banks, heavy rainfall increasing runoff … Continue reading →

Introduction Devon County Council (DCC) is committed to increasing community resilience in Devon and is supported by DEFRA to deliver Property Flood Resilience measures. Working closely with a number of partners, DCC aims to help individual property owners be better … Continue reading →

Applying to the scheme Step 1 – Download Forms Download policy document and application form from the PFR page on our website. Documents can be sent by post upon request. Step 2 – Application Submission Submit application to DCC (details … Continue reading →

Managing Land to Reduce Flood Risk This document considers the problems and impacts of land management on flooding and some of the solutions available This guidance document focuses on the effect on flood risk from the management of soils, planting … Continue reading →