UK Act of Parliament 2016 United Kingdom

Water Act 2014 (Flood Re provisions)

What this means for your business

4 guides
Enforced by
The Crown Estate, Crown Estate Scotland
Applies to
United Kingdom
On this page
4 practical guides across 3 topics
Read full text on legislation.gov.uk

Practical guidance

Our guides explain how to comply with the requirements above.

Understand deep land rights and petroleum licensing for onshore energy

How deep level land access rights work for petroleum and geothermal exploration. Covers the 300m depth threshold, PEDL licensing, hydraulic …

Flood risk assessment and SuDS compliance

How to assess flood risk for development sites and comply with Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) requirements. Covers Flood Risk Assessments, …

Protect your business premises from flooding

How to assess flood risk to your business premises and implement practical protection measures. Covers checking your flood zone, resistance …

Business regulations: Scotland vs England differences

Key regulatory differences for businesses operating in both Scotland and England, covering licensing, planning, rates, employment, and tax.

Sections and provisions

75 classified provisions from this legislation.

5 Powers 2 Definitions 6 Exemptions

Powers 5

  • s.4 Power to make provision about elections
  • s.30 Universal credit: persons to whom, and time when, paid
  • s.34 Information-sharing
  • s.49 Onshore petroleum: existing licences
  • s.71 Power to make consequential, transitional and saving provision

Definitions 2

  • s.19 Devolved taxes: further provision
  • s.29 Universal credit: costs of claimants who rent accommodation

Exemptions 6

  • s.12 Scope to modify the Scotland Act 1998
  • s.24 Discretionary payments: top-up of reserved benefits
  • s.25 Discretionary housing payments
  • s.26 Discretionary payments and assistance
  • s.33 Social Security Advisory Committee and Industrial Injuries Advisory Council
  • s.61 Renewable electricity incentive schemes: consultation