Flood Risk
Management Strategy
Consultation Questions
Environmental Protection
London Borough of Hounslow
Civic Centre
Hounslow TW3 4DN
020 8583 5555
pollution@hounslow.gov.uk
www.hounslow.gov.uk
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Introduction
This Flood Risk Management Strategy (FRMS) explains how the council and other
stakeholders will manage flood risks in the borough. It builds on the Preliminary and
Strategic Flood Risk Assessments, and the Multi-Agency Flooding CONOPS that
identified the likelihood of flooding in the borough and the responsibilities all
stakeholders have to manage it.
It also states specific actions to reduce the risk of flooding in areas at greatest risk.
The activities identified in this strategy will help to reduce the risk of flooding, but
recognises flooding is a naturally occurring phenomena that will continue to occur.
Of the 96,000 properties in Hounslow, approximately 16,000 (or 15%) are at risk from
flooding from a one in 1,000 year event (0.1%).
Most of the properties at risk of flooding (approximately 90%) are located in
Chiswick, Brentford and Isleworth.
The primary source of flood risk is these areas are tidal flooding from the
River Thames. However, it should be noted that the likelihood of flooding is seen as
‘low’ given the established flood defences locally, and those downstream (including
the Thames Barrier).
Public Consultation
To support the development of the Flood Risk Management Strategy this public
consultation seeks to identify how individuals, groups and business would like the
council and its partner agencies to focus on local flood management activities.
We have identified a number of questions that are drawn from the Flood Risk
Management Strategy that we would like to consult on, and are keen to obtain your
feedback. The consultation also included a section where you can make additional
suggestions beyond those identified in the Strategy that may be considered in future
flood management activities.
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Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
We accept that we can do little about when and where water may fall that may result
in potential flooding. We believe that through careful management and exercising the
powers the council has over new development through the planning process we may
secure additional benefits to the community through the use of Sustainable Drainage
Systems (SuDS).
I would be interested in fitting SuDS to my property.
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Would you be interested in any of the following SuDS initiatives for your property?
Water butts – rainwater capture
Wastewater recycling /reuse e.g.bath water/washing machine water
Vertical gardens/ walls e.g. growing plants on south facing wall
Rooftop gardens e.g. grass on roof
Installing permeable paving or gravel as opposed to concrete or soakaways
Do you have any additional comments/suggestions?
Communicating Flood Risk
Flooding is an ever-present risk for the borough. This comes from the Thames and
smaller rivers, flash floods, groundwater and other flooding events.
The Council communicates well about the flood risk to residents and businesses
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Agree
Do you have any additional comments/suggestions?
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Flood Guidance
The Council and its partners provide more targeted information to residents and
businesses about how they can increase their flood protection for their premises
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Disagree
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Agree
Do you have any additional comments/suggestions?
Flood Prevention
The borough has identified funds to support flood protection devices for homes.
This a valuable use of limited council resources
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Would you be interested in installing flood protection measures for your property?
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No
Have you already installed property flood protection measures?
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No
If yes, what systems have been installed?
Do you have any additional comments/suggestions?
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Future Actions
We have attempted to create a comprehensive set of actions to minimise flood risk
across the borough.
Are there any activities that you feel we have not proposed that should be considered
in any Flood Risk Management Strategy?
Do you have any additional comments/suggestions?
Can you identify any areas in the borough that have experienced historic flooding
that should be included in our flood records? Please give details below.
Do you feel the Strategy makes it clear what responsibilities Risk Management
Authorities have? Please give details.
Please send your completed questionnaire to:
Email: pollution@hounslow.gov.uk
Thank you.
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