The site is located within flood zone 1 of the Environment Agency’s Flood Map for Planning. This means that it is assessed as being at the lowest risk of flooding.
A sustainable drainage system incorporating a new drainage basin is proposed as part of the proposals. This will manage surface water run-off from the development and ensure the site and surrounding area is not at risk of flooding. The drainage basin is intended to be provided alongside Church Lane resulting in the development being set back from roadside. With appropriate planting, the basin will provide new more varied habitat, contribution to net gains in biodiversity on the site.
The sustainable drainage system for the new neighbourhood will also provide biodiversity benefits through the provision of wetland habitat.