Flood Risk Assessments (FRA)

At Such Salinger Peters, we provide professional Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) to support residential, commercial and industrial developments across the UK.

Flood risk is an increasingly important consideration in modern development, with planning authorities requiring robust assessments to demonstrate that sites can be developed safely and sustainably. 

Our experienced engineering team delivers clear, practical and technically compliant Flood Risk Assessments that help clients understand risk, satisfy planning requirements and move projects forward with confidence.

A flood risk assessment evaluates the potential risk of flooding to a site and identifies measures to reduce or manage that risk. 

Flooding can arise from a number of sources, including:

• Rivers
• Surface water runoff
• Groundwater
• Sewer flooding
• Reservoir or infrastructure failure
• Coastal flooding (where relevant)

A professional prepared FRA helps ensure developments are both safe and appropriate for their location.

We provide a comprehensive range of flood risk consultancy services, including:

• Site-specific Flood Risk Assessments
• Planning application support
• Surface water flood risk analysis
• Flood mitigation strategy development
• Sequential test support
• Exception test support
• Flood zone assessments
• Drainage strategy integration
• Environment Agency planning support
• Sustainable drainage recommendations
• Development flood resilience advice

Flood risk can significantly impact project viability, planning approval and long-term development resilience.

A properly prepared Flood Risk Assessment can help:

• Support planning approval
• Identify flood constraints early
• Reduce project risk
• Inform drainage strategy design
• Protect buildings and infrastructure 
• Demonstrate compliance with planning policy
• Improve development resilience
• Reduce costly delays or redesigns

Early flood risk assessment helps avoid unexpected issues later in the planning or construction process.

Flood Risk Assessments are commonly required for developments:

• Located within Flood Zones
• At risk from surface water flooding
• Requiring planning approval
• In sensitive environmental areas
• Where drainage concerns exist

We provide support aligned with relevant guidance and planning requirements, including:

• National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
• Environment Agency guidance 
• Local Authority planning policy
• Sustainable drainage requirements

Our practical approach helps simplify what can often be a complex planning requirement.

Flood risk and drainage design often go hand in hand.

As a multi-disciplinary consulting engineering practice, Such Salinger Peters can provide joined up solutions that combine:

• Flood Risk Assessment
• Drainage Consultancy
• SuDS Design
• Surface Water Management
• Civil Engineering Design

This integrated approach helps create more practical, efficient and cost-effective solutions.

We work with a wide range of clients, including:

• Property developers
• Architects
• Planning consultants
• Commercial property owners
• Local authorities
• Infrastructure clients
• Housebuilders
• Private clients

Whether you’re progressing a new development, redevelopment, extension or infrastructure project, we can help assess and manage flood risk effectively.

Engineering Solutions You Can Trust

With decades of engineering experience, we deliver practical flood risk solutions that support planning success and long-term resilience.

Why clients choose us:

• Established consulting engineering practice
• Practical, commercially focused advice
• Integrated drainage & flood expertise
• Planning support experience
• Responsive technical service
• Buildable, realistic solutions

If your project requires flood risk advice, planning support or technical flood assessment, our team is here to help.

Contact Such Salinger Peters today to discuss your project.

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