Overview

A two day course covering the latest legislation including the 2009 Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act and the Scottish Planning Policy SPP Planning and Flooding Guidance.

The course highlights the responsibilities of key stakeholders including the Scottish Government, SEPA, local authorities, developers and land owners. It will concentrate on the practical implications of the legislation and guidance, what it means in terms of cost and resource requirements, and how stakeholders need to respond.

Who should attend

Planning staff from Scottish Local Authorities, consultants and developers involved with planning applications, flood risk/drain impact assessments, management and maintenance of watercourses and flood risk management measures.

Topics covered

Day 1

• Legal background (including EU Flood Directive and Water Framework Directive)
• Responsibility for flooding and drainage
• Role of the Government, Local Authorities, SEPA, Scottish Water
• Responsibilities on reservoir owners/operators
• The framework for co-ordination and co-operation between all organisations involved in flood risk management
• Enabling stakeholders and the public to contribute to managing flood risk
• Reference to case law and insurance issues

Day 2

• National flood risk data
• Flood zones and functional floodplains
• Preparation of flood risk management plans
• Requirements for Flood Risk Assessments
• Requirements for Drainage Impact Assessments

Related courses

• Flood Risk Assessment 
• Urban Flooding 
• Local Management of Flood Risk 
• Flood Defence Law in England and  Wales

Presenter

David Bassett BSc MSc CEnv MCIWEM C.WEM

Summary

• Introductory two day course
• Counts as 12 CPD/CET hours

Course dates

Please contact Felicity Clarke for details  (+44 (0) 1756 799 919)