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Mark Adamson Office of Public Works 8th - 9th April, 2008
INTEGRATION OF FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT WITH SPATIAL PLANNING CURRENT EXPERIENCE IN IRELAND Mark Adamson Office of Public Works 8th - 9th April, 2008
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RESPONSIBILITIES OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
National Lead Agency for FRM DEPT. ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT Issue of Instruction / Guidance on Planning (Planning Act, 2000) REGIONAL / LOCAL AUTHORITIES Planning Authorities Thanks for opportunity Presentation take about minutes Followed by Q&A Feel free to stop me at anytime Handout of presentation available
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GUIDANCE & REGULATION PRE-POLICY REVIEW (-> 2004)
Statutory Documents (DoEHLG) – Flooding referenced as an issue for consideration, No detailed guidance OPW – Issued brief guidance note on consideration of flood risk POST POLICY REVIEW (2004 ->) Identified need for detailed guidance Development of detailed guidance initiated 2006 – Nearing completion Thanks for opportunity Presentation take about minutes Followed by Q&A Feel free to stop me at anytime Handout of presentation available
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GUIDANCE & REGULATION DETAILED GUIDANCE (DRAFT)
Statutory Guidance (to issue from DoEHLG under Planning Act 2000) Primary principle: Avoidance Development in floodplains permissable for city / town centre areas (e.g., docklands redevelopment), subject to sustainable development test Residual risk management required Thanks for opportunity Presentation take about minutes Followed by Q&A Feel free to stop me at anytime Handout of presentation available
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INTEGRATION FRM & LUP PILOT CASES Dockland & Town Centre Developments
Initial Position: Lack of understanding of flood risk issues Outcomes: Generally positive Preservation of natural floodplain (reduced floodplain encroachment) Risk reduction (land raising / protection / lower vulnerability properties in higher risk areas) Resource Intensive Process Thanks for opportunity Presentation take about minutes Followed by Q&A Feel free to stop me at anytime Handout of presentation available
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INTEGRATION FRM & LUP FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT (FRAM) STUDIES Mechanism for delivery on ‘Floods’ Directive Comprehensive, catchment-based studies to assess and map flood risk, and develop flood risk management plans Provide flood hazard mapping to inform spatial planning Develop FRMP – Definition (protection?) of strategic retention areas / conveyance routes Pilot studies underway (Lee, Dodder, Suir) Thanks for opportunity Presentation take about minutes Followed by Q&A Feel free to stop me at anytime Handout of presentation available
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INTEGRATION FRM & LUP ENHANCING INTEGRATION TRIAL FRAMEWORK
How to overcome inter-disciplinary divide in an effective and resource efficient manner? TRIAL FRAMEWORK Inclusion of spatial planning analysis in FRAM studies (‘Floods’ Directive implementation): Interpretation of flood maps Application of emerging detailed guidance Raising awareness / understanding of planners of flood risk and flood risk management requirements / opportunities Thanks for opportunity Presentation take about minutes Followed by Q&A Feel free to stop me at anytime Handout of presentation available
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Mark Adamson Office of Public Works 8th - 9th April, 2008
INTEGRATION OF FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT WITH SPATIAL PLANNING CURRENT EXPERIENCE IN IRELAND Mark Adamson Office of Public Works 8th - 9th April, 2008
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