Question · Action Scorecards 2025
Points awarded if the Local Plan states that there is a ban, or avoidance to building on the functional flood plain.
The criteria will also be met if a policy states that any new development will only replace the footprint of current development.
The functional flood plain is defined as a 3b flood plain by local authorities in England and Scotland, and Zone C in Wales: https://www.ambiental.co.uk/flood-zones/
The functional floodplain is the most at risk area for flooding.
If the policy makes clear that in Flood Zone 3b (or Zone C) only essential infrastructure and water compatible uses, as defined in the 2023 NPPF, will be allowed then this will be enough to get the points.
When marking the Planning section we will assess a Regulation 19 draft local plan or the latest adopted Local Plan or Supplementary Planning Document from the council.
Note: “in 2023” counts show how the councils listed below were marked on this question in 2023. This list of councils may be slightly different to the list of councils originally assessed on this question in 2023, due to the creation and abolition of councils between Scorecard years.
| Council | Score | Difference2023 | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council | 1/1 | -- | |
| Ards and North Down Borough Council | 1/1 | ▲ 1 | |
| Belfast City Council | 1/1 | -- | |
| Derry City and Strabane District Council | 1/1 | -- | |
| Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council | 1/1 | -- | |
| Mid and East Antrim Borough Council | 1/1 | -- | |
| Newry, Mourne and Down District Council | 1/1 | -- | |
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
| 0/1 | ▼ -1 | No evidence found |
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
| 0/1 | ▼ -1 | Evidence doesn't meet criteria |
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
| 0/1 | -- | Evidence doesn't meet criteria |
Mid Ulster District Council
| 0/1 | ▼ -1 | Evidence doesn't meet criteria |