Planning Policy Statement 25 (PPS25)

Planning Policy Statement 25 (PPS25) sets out government guidance on managing flood risk through planning. It emphasizes the importance of avoiding building in flood-prone areas, encouraging sustainable development that accounts for flood hazards. The policy promotes assessing flood risks early in planning decisions, implementing appropriate flood defenses, and incorporating flood risk management measures into new developments. Overall, PPS25 aims to protect lives and property by ensuring that development is resilient to flooding while supporting community growth in safer locations.