FLOOD MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATION IN SUSTAINABILITY APPRAISAL AND STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT IN ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND

Samuel Hayes (), Adam Barker () and Carys Jones ()
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Samuel Hayes: University of Liverpool, Department of Geography and Planning, School of Environmental Sciences, University of Liverpool, 74 Bedford Street South, Liverpool L69 7ZQ, UK
Adam Barker: University of Manchester, School of Environment and Development, Humanities Bridgeford Street Building, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
Carys Jones: University of Manchester, School of Environment and Development, Humanities Bridgeford Street Building, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK

Journal of Environmental Assessment Policy and Management (JEAPM), 2014, vol. 16, issue 03, 1-23

Abstract: The impact of flood events in the UK has drawn attention to limitations associated with traditional flood defence regimes. In recognition of this there has been a significant level of advocacy for a systems based approach which assumes a greater role for spatial planning. This paper considers the extent to which strategic assessment contributes toward the consideration of flooding within spatial planning. The paper draws on four cases from England and Scotland. Specific attention is given to the nature of flood management approaches considered in assessment and the recommendations presented. The research indicates that assessment practice is dominated by probabilistic calculations of flood risk and typically replicates national policy and guidance on flood management. It is argued that there exists potential for assessment to foster more nuanced and tailored consideration of flood management by including multiple perspectives, such as management of the whole system, risk and vulnerability, resilience and adaptation.

Keywords: Strategic environmental assessment; sustainability appraisal; flood risk management (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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