Workshops

PPS25 and the new Practice Guide

A practical assessment of PPS25 and the new Practice Guide including an in-depth session on building regulations specific to flood risk. Led by experts, this interactive pre-conference workshop includes presentations, break-out discussions and group exercises where you will advance your knowledge and understanding on the most critical challenges and profit from step-by-step guidance and feedback.

09.30 Registration and refreshments

10.00 PPS25 and the new Practice Guide

PPS25's objectives
Understanding the key planning objectives of PPS25 and the risk-based approach to managing flood risk

Assessing flood risk
An overview on how to undertake Flood Risk Assessments
Outlining the key elements of strategic (SFRA) and site-specific Flood Risk Assessments (FRA)

Managing flood risk
Understanding the sequential approach
How to apply the Sequential Test and the Exception Test - what it means for location, layout and building design

Managing surface water
An overview of the principles of sustainable drainage and the planning implications
Guidance on the design and implementation of sustainable drainage measures

Reducing flood risk
Exploring the range of measures that can be implemented to reduce flood risk at development sites

Led by:
Peter Bide, Resources and Environment Planning Policy Division, Department of Communities and Local Government
Steve Cook, National Policy Advisor, Flood Risk Environment Agency

12.30 Lunch and networking

13.30 Future building regulations for flooding

•  Examining current building specifications accounting for flood risk
•  Outlining the future of regulations examining the specific areas these will they cover
•  Understanding how the regulations will be communicated to the parties involved
•  Key advice and guidance - understanding how to prepare for the regulations

Led by:
Department of Communities and Local Government

15.00 Close of workshop