The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) is a key document that guides land use planning in England. One of the important considerations addressed by the NPPF is the risk of flooding and how it should be taken into account in the planning process.

The NPPF requires that local planning authorities consider flood risk when making planning decisions, and that development is avoided in areas at high risk of flooding unless there are no alternative locations available. The NPPF also emphasizes the importance of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) to manage surface water runoff and reduce flood risk.

In addition, the NPPF requires that new development should not increase flood risk elsewhere and that developers should contribute to the cost of any necessary flood mitigation measures. The document also sets out the requirements for flood risk assessments, which must be carried out for development in areas at risk of flooding.

Overall, the NPPF plays an important role in ensuring that flood risk is taken into account in the planning process, and that new development is designed and located in a way that minimizes the risk of flooding and its potential impacts on people and property.