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Policy Update 20 September 2025

Changes to Planning Practice Guidance on Flood Risk and Coastal Change

The September 2025 PPG update brings meaningful flexibility for surface water-constrained sites. We explain what changed and what it means.

By Daniel Cook

The September 2025 PPG update brings meaningful flexibility for surface water-constrained sites. We explain what changed and what it means for developers and planning consultants.

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