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Legally binding for:
Developers seeking permits in flood-prone areas.
Authorities issuing planning and building decisions.
Projects of overriding public interest may proceed with enhanced safeguards.
Existing developments may be subject to adaptation rather than relocation.
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What’s Required
Flood risk management rules integrate flood hazard and flood risk maps into spatial planning, permitting, and infrastructure development.
Key requirements include:
Authorities must use flood risk maps when approving development.
Projects in flood-prone areas must demonstrate adequate protection and risk mitigation.
Certain developments may be restricted or prohibited in high-risk zones.
Important Deadlines
Applied during the planning and permitting stages.
Flood maps are periodically updated and must be used once published.
Current Status
Fully in force and increasingly relevant due to climate-driven flood events.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Refusal or annulment of permits.
Civil liability exposure for flood damage.
Infrastructure redesign or relocation orders.
Examples of Known Violations
Issuing permits without referencing flood risk maps.
Underestimating flood risk in EIAs or technical designs.
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