Land Drainage and Flood Defence Responsibilities 4th ed

Subjects:

Environmental Law

Contents:

Outline of responsibilities and statutes

Governement departments

Environment Agency

Internal Drainage Boards

Local authorities

Riparian owners

Differentiation between land drainage and sewerage

Development either side of a watercourse

Extension of the 'main river' designation of watercourses

Development planning and management

Development in floodplains

Roadside ditches

Culverted watercourses

Grants and contributions

Mining subsidence and land drainage

Sea defence and coast protection

Land drainage and the environment

Bibliography

Relevant statutes, Statutory Instruments, EU legislation and current Government policy guidance

List of cases

Useful addresses

First published in 1983, this guide has established itself as a popular text for civil engineers and professionals, from a range of disciplines, concerned with the practice of land drainage and the legal implications of drainage operations.

This fourth edition has been fully updated to reflect the significant changes in legislation and statutory bodies since the last edition was published. This includes the move to a risk-based approach in environment management and the planning process, resulting in greater control of development on flood plains.

Specifically, the following developments have been incorporated:

• Civil Contingencies Act 2004
• Water Act 2004
• EC Directives, including EU Floods Directive 200760/EC on the assessment and management of flood risks
• Planning Policy Statement 25: Development and Flood Risk
• Draft Flood and Management Bill
• Scottish Draft Flooding Bill
• Recommendations made in the 2007 Pitt Review