Statutory Drivers for Adaptation

1. Statutory Drivers for Adaptation Explaining and reinforcing the statutory duties on Local Planning Authorities to address climate change adaptation in planning. [Presenters name] [Meeting name] [Date]

2. Statutory Drivers for Adaptation Presentation contents Overview of training modules available in the series Climate Change Act (2008) Flood and Water Management Act (2010) Civil Contingencies Act (2004) Water Framework Directive (2000) Localism Act (2011) Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act (2004) Marine and Coastal Access Act (2009)

3. Add module title Other training modules in the series Statutory drivers for adaptation Addressing weather and climate risks through neighbourhood planning How developments and buildings can be adapted so that they are resilient to climate change and extreme weather Making the business case for adaptation Green Infrastructure as an adaptation response Achieving resilience to climate risks through local plans and supplementary planning guidance

4. Statutory Drivers for Adaptation Climate Change Act (2008) Climate Change Risk Assessment January 2012 National Adaptation Programme 2013 Climate Change Act 2008 The Climate Change Act 2008 recognises the importance of building resilience against climate change. UKCP09 (projections) 2009 Adaptation Reporting Power Policy and economic analysis Review every 5 years Adaptation Sub Committee

5. Statutory Drivers for Adaptation Flood and Water Management Act (2010) • Surface water run-off • Groundwater • Watercourses • Combination of local risks with fluvial and/or sea flooding The Act required each Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) to produce a local flood risk management strategy addressing local sources of flood risk, such as: LLFAs are responsible for ensuring the completion of a Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment (PFRA) and approval of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS).

6. Statutory Drivers for Adaptation Civil Contingencies Act (2004) • Severe Weather storms, heat wave, snow and ice, flooding, wild fires, drought • Structural Hazards land movement, building or bridge collapse, reservoir or dam failure • Industrial or Technical failure electricity, gas, water, communications The Act requires local authorities to design detailed plans for natural disasters including those caused by climate change:

7. Statutory Drivers for Adaptation Water Framework Directive (2000) • Planning Policy • Development Management • Drainage and flood risk management • Open space and green infrastructure • Highways design and maintenance • Environmental management & pollution controls • Managing local authority estates & buildings Local authorities have a role in delivering and achieving the Water Framework Directive (WFD) to help the natural environment adapt to the impacts of climate change. What are the key LA functions which can contribute to WFD objectives?

8. Statutory Drivers for Adaptation Localism Act (2011) • Neighbourhood Development Plans: Community action on climate change • Duty to cooperate: Cross boundary adaptation activities Local Authorities can use a range of provisions in the Localism Act to implement action on climate change.

9. Statutory Drivers for Adaptation Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act (2004) • It includes the duty on plan-making to mitigate and adapt to climate change Marine and Coastal Access Act (2009) Sets out the structure of the local planning framework for England. Helps ensure the sustainable development of the marine and coastal environment. Local planning authorities should reduce risk from coastal change by : • avoiding inappropriate development in vulnerable areas; or • adding to the impacts of physical changes to the coast.

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