# The A38 Derby Junctions Development Consent Order 2023, Paragraph 14: Flood compensation and storage


(1) No part of the authorised development at Little Eaton is to commence until a detailed floodplain compensation scheme for that part has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Secretary of State, following consultation with the Environment Agency.
(2) No part of the authorised development at Kingsway is to commence until a detailed flood storage scheme for that part has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Secretary of State, following consultation with the relevant planning authority.
(3) The scheme prepared under sub-paragraph (1) must provide suitable floodplain compensation for any flood waters that would be displaced by the authorised development in the 1 in 100 year event including 50% allowance for climate change.
(4) The scheme prepared under sub-paragraph (2) must provide suitable flood storage for any flood waters that would be displaced by the authorised development in the 1 in 100 year event including a 40% allowance for climate change.
(5) The schemes must be fully implemented as approved and subsequently maintained.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/923/schedule/2/paragraph/14 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/a38-derby-junctions-development-consent-order-2023/schedule-2/paragraph-14
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