Written questions

Flood Control: Licensing

Commons · Question 57097 · Tabled 3 Jun 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 10 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Patrick Spencer

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many Flood Risk Activity Permits were issued in 2024.

Answer

Answered by Emma Hardy, 10 Jun 2025

Flood Risk Activity Permits are issued under the Environmental Permitting for work:on or near a main riveron or near a flood defence structurein a flood plainon or near a sea defence In 2024, the Environment Agency received 2191 permit applications for Fl...