About this course

Making sure that development is located and designed to be safe from the risk of flooding is one of the most important functions of the planning system. Flood risk assessments (FRAs) are a key component of the evidence base for planning applications and provide vital information so planning officers can make an assessment of the suitability of development proposals. This course provides an introduction to FRAs, what they should include, and how to use their information to inform planning decisions. It is aimed at planning and flood risk officers involved in decision making on planning proposals. A certificate will be sent upon completion of the training.

Course curriculum

    1. About this training

    2. Meet the instructors

    3. Learning outcomes and course structure

    4. Before we begin, lets find out a bit more about how you use flood risk assessments in practice...

    1. What is a flood risk assessment?

    2. Why are FRAs are important?

    3. When is an FRA needed?

    1. The role of the applicant

    2. The role of the local planning authority

    3. The role of risk management authorities

    1. Flood risk assessments and the flood risk management hierarchy

    2. Future flood risk

    3. Understanding risk

    4. Understanding flood hazard

    1. Incompatible development

    2. Site level avoidance measures

    1. Measures to control flood risk

About this course

  • Free
  • 31 lessons

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course you will:

  • Understand how to use flood risk information to inform planning decisions and contribute to the creation of safe, climate resilient places.

  • Recognise the key elements of a good FRA and how this can be used to understand flood risk affecting development sites.

  • Understand where to find more information on flood risk, including using strategic flood risk assessments (SFRAs).

  • Be clear about when to consult with others and how to use this information.

  • Identify examples of flood control, mitigation, resistance and resilience measures.

Instructors