Regulation 11 Flood hazard mapsI1

Northern Ireland

(1)

Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), a flood hazard map (or more than one such map taken together) shall show—

(a)

the geographical areas which could be flooded according to the following scenarios—

(i)

floods with a low probability (or extreme event scenarios);

(ii)

floods with a medium probability (likely return period of 100 years or more); and

(iii)

floods with a high probability; and

(b)

the following elements for each of those scenarios—

(i)

the flood extent;

(ii)

water depths or water level, whichever is appropriate; and

(iii)

where appropriate, the flow velocity or the relevant water flow.

(2)

But a flood hazard map need not show information referred to in paragraph (1) as respects a flood with a high probability where the Department considers such a flood would be unlikely to have significant adverse consequences for the area which could be flooded by it.

(3)

The Department may decide that for a coastal area which, in its opinion, is adequately protected from coastal floods, the preparation of a flood hazard map (or more than one such map taken together) may be limited to the scenario referred to in paragraph (1)(a)(i).

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Reg. 11 in operation at 14.12.2009, see reg. 1(1)