Flood Risk Screening Tool

Flood Risk Screening

NPPF Sequential Test, Exception Test, and EA flood zone assessment for planning applications

Site Information

Flood Zone Assessment

Additional Flood Sources

Sequential Test

Required for Zone 2+ unless minor development or change of use

Exception Test

Required where Sequential Test indicates Zone 3a/3b with more/highly vulnerable use

Part A: Sustainability Benefits
Part B: Flood Risk Mitigation

Flood Risk Mitigation Measures

Select measures to be incorporated in the development

Flood Zone Assessment

EA Flood Zone:
Vulnerability Class:
NPPF Compatibility:

Sequential Test Assessment

Climate Change Allowance

Allowance Selected:

Additional Flood Sources

Surface Water Risk:
Groundwater Risk:

Mitigation Assessment

Measures Proposed:

FRA Requirements

About this tool: Flood Screening

Quick NPPF Sequential Test, Exception Test, and EA flood zone vulnerability screening with climate change allowances.

When to use it

Use for a fast initial check before commissioning a full Flood Risk Assessment. Helps decide if an FRA is needed.

Policy and guidance it draws on

NPPF flood risk policies F1-F9

Part of Site Intelligence

Use these tools early in your project to understand what environmental, heritage, and ecological constraints affect your site. The results will determine which technical reports you need and shape your application strategy.

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Guidance to help you prepare — not formal planning advice. Check the current policy text and your council's local plan before relying on it.

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