Member

Although we support the intent behind these amendments, we believe the current planning and building control frameworks provide robust and proportionate safeguards. However, I want to reassure noble Lords that their concerns have been heard. The Government have committed to consider whether further changes are required to manage flood risk and coastal change through the planning system when we consult on wider planning reform, including a new set of national policies for decision-making. I will refer back to my department and to Defra the concerns of Members about the end of the Flood Re scheme. As both noble Baronesses said, although it is 14 years away, that can go by very quickly when you are looking at the end of a such a key policy.