Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 52957

Flood Control: Licensing

Tabled: 16 May 2025
Answered: 22 May 2025

Question

Jonathan Davies

LabourMid Derbyshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the average length of time was between the Environment Agency receiving a flood risk activity permit application and starting the determination process for the approval of said pe

Answer

Emma Hardy
Flood risk activity permit applications are currently being allocated for assessment a maximum of 14 weeks from receipt. For time critical applications that pose a significant risk to people or the environment, or where required for national infrastructur...

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