Strategic flood risk assessments (Levels 1 and 2)
Evidence
In accordance with the NPPF a Level 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) has been produced for the Fylde Coast Authorities. This assesses the risk of flooding from all sources, both now and in the future, whilst accounting for the impacts of climate change, and to assess the impact the land use changes and development in the area will have on flood risk.
If development cannot be sustainably located, a level 2 SFRA will be required.
Level 1 SFRA (2024)
- Fylde Coast Authorities Level 1 SFRA – main report
- Appendix A - GeoPDF User Guide
- Appendix B – Data Sources
- Appendix C – SFRA User Guide
- Appendix D – Flood Alerts and Warnings
- Appendix E – Flood Risk Summary
- Appendix F – Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA)
- Appendix G – Coastal Change Management Areas (CCMAs)
- Coastal Modelling Methodology Technical Note
The Level 1 SFRA is also accompanied by supporting GeoPDF maps. To utilise these, Adobe (Acrobat) software is required. It is recommended that users first determine the area of interest to establish which map to download. Please note that GeoPDF maps C4, C5, D4 and D5 are currently being amended to make a revision to Flood Zone 3b. All other layers are correct. The maps will be replaced subject to a decision being taken by the relevant Portfolio Holder on Thursday 16th January 2025.
A guidance note has been produced to assist applicants on the interpretation of functional floodplain.
For the avoidance of doubt, an interactive map has been produced which displays Flood Zone 3b only.
Level 2 (2016)
The level 2 SFRA in Wyre is made up of several documents which can be viewed by clicking on the links below:
- Level 2 SFRA report and community assessment (Jacobs)
- SFRA addendum including development site proformas (please contact the Planning Policy team to view this document)
- Level 2 SFRA flood risk sequential test paper addendum August 2018
- sequential test paper
- critical drainage areas
Level 2 SFRA Flood Maps (Jacobs):
- Fig 1.1 – 1.7 published flood zones
- Fig 2.1 – 2.7 surface water flooding
- Fig 3.1 – 3.7 undefended flood depths
- Fig 4.1 – 4.7 defended flood depths
- Fig 6.1 – 6.3 tidal breach flood depths
- Fig 7.1 – 7.7 undefended flood hazards
- Fig 8.1 – 8.7 defended flood hazards
If development for the Wyre Local Plan 2022-2040 cannot be sustainably located, a new Level 2 SFRA will be required.
Archived evidence
This evidence was originally produced to support the Adopted Wyre Local Plan (2011 - 2031) (incorporating partial update of 2022).
Level 1 SFRA (2016)