Flood Risk Assessments for New Build & Self-Build Homes
Building a new house or self-build in a flood zone? A planning-ready FRA covering finished floor levels, safe access, resilience and SuDS drainage — written to pass first time.
FRAs for New Build & Self-Build Homes
A new dwelling is 'more vulnerable' development, so if your plot is in Flood Zone 2 or 3 the planning application needs a Flood Risk Assessment — and usually a surface water drainage strategy too. Even a single self-build must show the home will be safe for its lifetime, won't increase flood risk elsewhere, and manages its run-off.
We set finished floor levels above the design flood level (including climate change), demonstrate safe access and escape, specify flood-resilient construction where needed, and design a SuDS-led drainage scheme discharging at greenfield rates. The result is a robust FRA that satisfies the LPA and Environment Agency for your new home.
What's included
- EA flood zone & modelled levels
- Finished floor level design
- Safe access & escape route
- Flood-resilient construction
- SuDS surface water drainage
- Greenfield run-off & soakaways
- Sequential Test (if required)
- Planning-ready FRA report
When a new build needs an FRA
A new dwelling in a flood zone is more vulnerable — the bar is higher.
Flood Zone 2 or 3
A new house in Flood Zone 2 or 3 requires an FRA demonstrating the dwelling is safe and appropriately located, often with a Sequential Test.
Finished floor levels
New homes must have floor levels set above the design flood level plus climate-change allowance — a core output of the FRA.
Surface water & SuDS
A new impermeable footprint must manage its run-off; we design SuDS discharging at greenfield rates, with soakaway testing where infiltration is proposed.
Self-build plots
Self-builders on infill or garden plots benefit from an early FRA to confirm the plot is developable and design constraints in from the start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related services: SuDS Drainage Strategies • Soakaway Testing (BRE 365) • Sequential & Exception Test
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“Antony was great to work with when we needed a Flood Risk Assessment and Emergency Flood Plan. As an architect I would definitely use FRE Consultants again… his report went a good way in helping us get planning permission on a tricky site. Highly recommended.”
“Antony carried out my Flood Risk Assessment and has done a great job. My architect commented that the report was professionally drafted and very easy to follow. I highly recommend Antony's services.”
“Antony carried out a SuDS report for one of our projects and provided an excellent service throughout — quick to respond, clear communication, and a thorough, detailed report within the agreed timescale. We will certainly be using his services on all future projects!”
“Extremely helpful, prompt and friendly service carrying out a Flood Risk Assessment for a home project that required planning permission in a flood risk area… the price was reasonable and given up-front, and the final report was highly professional and exactly as required.”
“I had an extension completed on my house and needed a Flood Risk Assessment for planning. The service received was great and at a competitive cost. We were granted planning after first submission.”
“Nice and quick service. Recommend A++”
Building a new home in a flood zone?
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