Get flood risk information for planning in England

Use this service to get flood risk information for planning applications (also known as planning permission).

You can use this service to:

• find out if you need a flood risk assessment as part of a planning application
• download a printable flood map for planning
• order detailed flood risk data

Find out more about flood map for planning data and how it should be used

The material displayed in this service, including maps and risk data, is provided without any guarantees, conditions or warranties as to its accuracy. See our terms and conditions for more information.

There are different services to get information on the flood risk in Scotland, flood risk in Wales or flood risk in Northern Ireland

Flood risk assessments

You’ll usually need a flood risk consultant to carry out a flood risk assessment. If it’s for a simple, low risk development like a house extension you may be able to do it yourself.

Find out more about flood risk assessments for planning permission

If you’re unsure contact the Environment Agency .

Other ways to get this information

For help getting flood risk information, contact the Environment Agency.

Environment Agency
Telephone: 03708 506 506
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
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