Development on Flood Plains (Environment Agency Powers) Bill
In progressCurrently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.
Originated in CommonsUpdated 12 April 2010
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Long title
A Bill to empower the Environment Agency to prevent development on flood plains to which the Agency objects; to require planning authorities to comply with Environment Agency advice when considering development on flood plains; and for connected purposes.
Summary
This Bill would allow certain areas to be designated by the Secretary of State as flood plains. In these areas, the Environment Agency would be able to veto development.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Commons
16 December 2009 – 16 December 2009
- 2nd reading· Commons
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 582.