Flood Risk
The Raincloud team has 19 years’ experience of producing Flood Risk Assessments for a range of development types. We provide Flood Risk Assessments using best practice methodologies that are fully compliant with the following legislation and guidance:
National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) for sites in England;
National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) for sites in Scotland; and
Technical Advice Note 15 (TAN15) for sites in Wales.
We work on a variety of scales from large energy, residential and commercial developments to individual households and minor developments.
Flood Risk Assessment (England)
Flood Risk Assessments in line with the Environment Agency guidance, local and national policy.
Our Flood Risk Services
Flood Risk Assessment (Scotland)
Flood Risk Assessments in line with SEPA guidance, local and national policy.
Flood Modelling
Hydraulic modelling to assess flood risk, design mitigation measures and inform design decisions.
Watercourse Consents
Guidance to support with Flood Risk Activity Permits, ordinary watercourse consents and more.
Flood Consequence Assessment (Wales)
Flood Risk Assessments in line with NRW guidance, local and national policy.
Natural Flood Management
Guidance to support natural flood management schemes to reduce flooding
Chartered expertise
Led by extensive experience in flood risk.
Why work with Raincloud?
Planning focused
Practical advice that supports successful applications.
Sustainable solutions
Solutions that reduce risk and support sustainable development.
Cost effective
Commercially focused advice tailored to your project
Need Support with flood risk?
Speak with our team today to discus your project and how we can help you flow through the planning system

