I am involved in a planning application for the change of use of an existing and vacant hostel/visitor centre, to an outdoor education centre. One of the central issues relates to potential flood risk. We are unable to alter the finished floor levels internally because this would have headroom implications. I'm particularly interested in any situations out there where a more pragmatic view of flood risk has been taken on the basis that an application relates to an existing building, with a lawful use that could be reverted to without permission being necessary. Cheers.. Mike Hyde
