Prior notification for farm buildings in a flood zone? - Public forum - Planning Advisory Service (PAS)

It might be worth reflecting on the meaning of design - this is not defined in the GPDO so it might be reasonable to look at the NPPF and the National Design Guide

For example NPPF

130. Planning policies and decisions should ensure that developments:

(a) will function well and add to the overall quality of the area, not just for the short term but over the lifetime of the development;

NDG

N2 Improve and enhance water management 96 Water management maintains healthy water systems and is important for effective sustainable drainage systems. In welldesigned places, water features form part of an integrated system of landscape, biodiversity and drainage. This includes new water features that manage drainage and also existing watercourses. Together with green and brown roofs, swales, rain gardens, rain capture and other drainage, water features create multifunctional ‘green’ sustainable drainage systems. They also enhance the attractiveness of open spaces and provide opportunities for play, interaction and relaxation. 97 Alternatively, places or developments may be designed to adapt to flood conditions. Examples may include a terraced open space where lower levels may become a water feature, or homes with habitable rooms lifted above flood level.

And in considering details of siting where does it say you cannot consider the implications on siting of e.g. flood risk areas?

Thanks Richard, I had similar thoughts that siting could include flood zones/ areas susceptible to flooding. 

I was wondering if anyone had any experience of appeals or case law they could point me to.