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Environment Agency
Government body for flood risk, water quality and the environment (statutory consultee)
The Environment Agency is the public body responsible for flood risk, water quality and environmental regulation in England. It has commented on the Local Plan's water evidence and on the St John's policy.
Where they stand
!Has concernsThe Environment Agency has raised concerns about wastewater capacity, flood risk and the Local Plan's water evidence, and asked for clearer wording in the site policy; it has not said it objects to the site itself.
There may be scope for confusion on the nature of impacts and what constitutes an unacceptable level of impact.Environment Agency response to the first Regulation 19 consultation · 2025-04-11
There is no mention of the main river on site which is a key constraint.Environment Agency response to the first Regulation 19 consultation · 2025-04-11
We have advised that housing development should be aligned with the delivery of necessary infrastructure and that wastewater improvements should be provided alongside development rather than retrospectively.Environment Agency reply to David Reed MP about EXMO_20, published on davidreed.uk · 2026-11-05
does not currently provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate that all aspects of the proposed growth strategy can be delivered sustainably.Environment Agency reply to David Reed MP about EXMO_20, published on davidreed.uk · 2026-11-05
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