Delivering sustainable flood risk management: guidance (2019)
Second edition of statutory guidance to SEPA, local authorities and Scottish Water on fulfilling their responsibilities under the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009.
Annex 1
Flood risk management milestones for the 2nd flood risk management planning cycle (2022 – 2028)
| Deadline |
Lead authority |
FRM Act requirement |
|---|---|---|
| June 2017 |
Scottish Government |
Publish reviewed guidance on sustainable flood management. |
| December 2018 |
SEPA |
Publish the 2nd National flood risk assessment leading to a review and identification of potentially vulnerable areas |
| SEPA |
Identify any changes to Local Plan Districts |
|
| No statutory deadline |
Local authorities |
Regularly review and update schedule of clearance and repair works. |
| Timescales to be set by Scottish Ministers |
Local authorities |
Prepare maps of water bodies and Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS). |
| Timescales to be set by Scottish Ministers |
SEPA |
Prepare maps of artificial structures and natural features. |
| Timescales to be set by Scottish Ministers |
Scottish Water |
Publish an assessment of flood risk from sewerage systems. |
| December 2019 |
SEPA |
Publish an assessment of opportunities for restoration of natural features and characteristics to reduce flood risk. |
| SEPA |
Publish reviewed flood hazard maps and flood risk maps. |
|
| SEPA |
Publish a statement of consultation actions. |
|
| December 2020 |
SEPA and lead local authorities |
Publish draft 2nd flood risk management strategies and local plans for consultation. |
| December 2021 |
SEPA and lead local authorities |
Publish 2nd flood risk management strategies. |
| June 2022 |
Lead local authorities |
Publish local flood risk management plans. |
| 2022 onwards |
SEPA and responsible authorities |
Implement the actions in local flood risk management plans |
| Cycle repeated every 6 years thereafter |
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