From Policy to Strategy Graham Quarrier Project Manager, Environment Agency

Aims of the strategy Develop policies into workable solutions Decide protection required for each area Alignments and type of defence 100 year investment plan

Consider asset life and cycles of investment Multiple interventions possible Asset Management Time our works to optimise value of investment Gradual adaptation to climate change

Developing Strategic Options PolicyAssets Protected ApproachTypical Effect HOLD THE LINE LowMaintain existing Slow reduction in protection MediumKeep pace with climate change Some new investment in banks HighImprove standard of protection New banks, walls, revetments

Targeting Funding Standard of protection is not guaranteed Standard of protection will vary overtime Defra and WAG require good return on funding Highest benefit/cost ratio and highest number of properties will be first in the queue Calculations are all based on existing development

Adapting to flooding Landowners have right to protect their own land Advice / Grants available for making property resilient Flood warden schemes Or Habitat creation through land purchase or environmental stewardship

EA strategy and development EA Funded FRM works Targets existing development Homes are top priority No pre-determined standard of protection Multiple interventions over time Long term obligations on habitats Works under PPS25 For new development Multiple priorities Prescribed standards including climate change Usually one-off opportunity for contributions from developers One-off requirement for compensatory habitat

Integrating the strategy with development EA strategy is what it can do alone (baseline) Integration with LDFs (evidence base) Contributions can change the priority of works Possible “Roof tax” arrangements