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Planning (Flooding) Bill

Asked by Blake StephensonConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 21 October 2025UIN 81537

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the Planning (Flooding) Bill on the risk of flooding in (a) England and (b) Wales.

Answered by Emma Hardy

Protecting communities around the country from flooding is a priority for Government. That is why the Government is making a record £10.5 billion investment, delivering the largest flood and coastal investment programme in history. Flood risk management is a devolved matter.

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