Notices relating to consent to alter, remove or replace designated structure or feature
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Responsible authorities must give 28 days' notice for feature alterations Local authority
UK Statutory Instrument
2012
England
The Designation of Features (Notices) (England) Regulations 2012
Designations under section 30 of, and Schedule 1 to, the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 - notice form and method of service for designations of structures or environmental features that affect flood or coastal erosion risk.
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- Secretary of State must review and report on designation regulations Crown / Minister / Government department
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- Sustainable Drainage (SuDS) Statutory Guidance (opens in a new tab) Other
- Environmental permits: when and how you are charged (opens in a new tab) from Environment Agency Publication
- Flood risk activities: environmental permits (opens in a new tab) from Environment Agency Detailed Guidance
- Flood risk assessments: applying for planning permission (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) (opens in a new tab) Other
- Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Programme 2025 to 2026 (opens in a new tab) Other
- Environment Agency business plan 2025 to 2026 (opens in a new tab) from Environment Agency Publication
- Flood risk management: information for flood risk management authorities, asset owners and local authorities (opens in a new tab) from DEFRA Detailed Guidance
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Environmental protection in England. Regulates waste, emissions, water quality, flood risk, and environmental permits for industrial activities. Enforces environmental law and issues …
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Flood and Water Management Act 2010 2010 Primary Act
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