Solway Tweed River Basin District Flood Risk Management Plan 2015- 2021 PART B – Sub Areas in the Solway Tweed River Basin District
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Solway Tweed River Basin District Flood Risk Management Plan 2015- 2021 PART B – Sub Areas in the Solway Tweed River Basin District March 2016 Page 1 of 35 Published by: Environment Agency Further copies of this report are available Horizon house, Deanery Road, from our publications catalogue: Bristol BS1 5AH www.gov.uk/government/publications Email: [email protected] or our National Customer Contact Centre: www.gov.uk/environment-agency T: 03708 506506 Email: [email protected]. © Environment Agency 2016 All rights reserved. This document may be reproduced with prior permission of the Environment Agency. Page 2 of 35 Contents Glossary and abbreviations 4 The layout of this document 6 1. Sub-areas in the Solway Tweed RBD .............................................................................. 8 Introduction.............................................................................................................................7 Management Catchment....................................................................................................... 8 2. Conclusions, objectives, and measures to manage risk for the Management Catchments in the Solway Tweed River Basin District....................................................9 2.1. The Eden and Esk Catchment ........................................................................................ 11 Introduction to the catchment...............................................................................................10 Flood Risk Maps and statistics.............................................................................................13 Conclusions for the Eden and Esk catchment..................................................................... 16 Measures across the Eden and Esk catchment...................................................................17 2.2. The Waver and Wampool Catchment ............................................................................. 19 Introduction to the catchment...............................................................................................19 Flood Risk Maps and statistics.............................................................................................21 Conclusions for the Waver and Wampool Catchment..........................................................24 Measures across the Waver and Wampool catchment........................................................25 2.3. The Till and English Tweed Catchment .......................................................................... 27 Introduction to the catchment...............................................................................................27 Flood risk maps and statistics..............................................................................................29 Conclusions for the Till and English Tweed Catchment.......................................................32 Measures across the Till and English Tweed Catchment....................................................33 Page 3 of 35 Glossary and abbreviations AONB Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty BAP Biodiversity Action Plan Catchment The watershed of a surface water river system CaBA Catchment based approach: an approach to environmental planning that focuses on local engagement and partnerships CFMP Catchment Flood Management Plan Coastal Groups Voluntary coastal defence groups made up of maritime district authorities and other bodies with coastal defence responsibilities. Cross Border Set up under The Flood Risk (Cross Border Areas) Regulations 2012 Advisory Group (SI No. 1102). A statutory group made up of representatives from (CBAG) SEPA, Environment Agency and local authorities within the cross border areas. Cross Border Those areas designated as ‘cross border’ under The Flood Risk (Cross Areas Border Areas) Regulations 2012 (SI No. 1102). CWS County Wildlife Site DCLG Department for Communities and Local Government Defra Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs EA Environment Agency EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EPR Environmental Protection Regulations EU European Union FCERM Flood and coastal erosion risk management Floods Directive The European Floods Directive (2007/60/EC) on the assessment and management of flood risks. Flood Risk Area Areas where the risk of flooding from local flood risks is significant as (FRA) designated under the Flood Risk Regulations. Fluvial A term used to refer to the processes associated with rivers and streams FRM Flood Risk Management FRMP Flood Risk Management Plan – plan produced to deliver the requirements of the Flood Risk Regulations. Government The term government is used within this report to refer to Defra (the Department for Environment, Flood and Rural Affairs) and Welsh Government. Groundwater Occurs when water levels in the ground rise above the natural surface. flooding Low-lying areas underlain by permeable strata are particularly susceptible. Ha Hectares HLS Higher Level (Environmental) Stewardship HRA Habitats Regulations Assessment: an assessment undertaken in relation to a site designated under the Habitats and Birds Directives Km Kilometres LDF Local Development Framework LLFA Lead Local Flood Authority Local FRM Local flood risk management strategy produced by LLFAs under the Strategy Flood and Water Management Act 2010. Main river A watercourse shown as such on the main river map, and for which the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales has responsibilities and powers MSFW Making Space for Water National FCERM National flood and coastal erosion risk management strategy: these Strategy are strategies prepared under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, by the Environment Agency for England and by Welsh Government for Wales. Page 4 of 35 NNR National Nature Reserve NRW Natural Resources Wales. The NRW took over the functions of the Environment Agency in Wales on 1st April 2013. Ordinary All watercourses that are not designated Main River, and which are the watercourses (OW) responsibility of Local Authorities or, where they exist, Internal Drainage Boards. PFRA Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment – these were required to be published by December 2011 and were the first stage in delivering the Regulations. PU Policy Unit Ramsar Wetlands of international importance designated under the Ramsar Convention Reservoir A natural or artificial lake where water is collected and stored until needed. Reservoirs can be used for irrigation, recreation, providing water supply for municipal needs, hydroelectric power or controlling water flow. Risk management Organisations that have a key role in flood and coastal erosion risk authorities (RMAs) management as defined by the Act. These are the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, lead local flood authorities, district councils where there is no unitary authority, internal drainage boards, water companies, and highways authorities. RFCCs Regional Flood and Coastal Committees River Basin District These are the reporting units to the European Commission for the (RBD) Water Framework Directive and the Floods Directive. RBMP River Basin Management Plan – plan required by the European Water Framework Directive. River flooding Occurs when water levels in a channel overwhelms the capacity of the channel. SAC Special Area of Conservation SAM Scheduled Ancient Monument SAMP System Asset Management Plan SEA Strategic Environmental Assessment SFRA Strategic Flood Risk Assessment SMP Shoreline Management Plan SPA Special Protection Area SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest SuDS Sustainable Drainage Systems Surface water Flooding from rainwater (including snow and other precipitation) which flooding has not entered a watercourse, drainage system or public sewer. SWMP Surface Water Management Plan UKCIP United Kingdom Climate Impact Projections AONB Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Page 5 of 35 The layout of this document Flood Risk Management Plans have been divided into four sections to help readers identify and access information relevant to them. This is Part B. We have divided the plan into four parts: Name Audience Summary Document For those who a high level overview of the plan Part A: Background and river basin For those who need some legislative background and district wide information river basin district wide, high level information Part B: Catchment Summaries For those who want the detail of the sub-areas and flooding statistics. This section includes the catchments based on Water Framework Directive (WFD) management catchments, Flood Risk Areas (identified through the Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment) and other strategic areas across the RBD. Part C: Appendices For those who want to see the detailed program of work for individual communities Part B introduces each of the sub-areas in turn. This section outlines the catchments based on Water Framework Directive (WFD) management catchments, which make up the RBD, then the Management Catchments (identified through the Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment) and other strategic areas across the RBD. The other parts of the flood risk management plan are located on gov.uk (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/solway-tweed-river-basin-district-flood-risk- management-plan ) Page 6 of 35 During December 2015, Storms Desmond, Eva and Frank brought record breaking levels of rainfall and significant flooding to some parts of the country. On 5 and 6 December the highest ever river flows were registered in several large catchments including the Eden, Lune