AQW 17388/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Infrastructure
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any engagement his Department has had with the UK Government to address the fact that properties built after 2009 are excluded from the UK Flood Re scheme.
Asked by Andrew McMurray MLA on 24 October 2024
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 24 October 2024
- Answer due by
- 8 November 2024
- Answered
- 8 November 202415 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Infrastructure
- Priority question
- No
Answer
The Department engaged with the UK Government when the Flood Re scheme was being established in 2014 to ensure that the North was included. The 2009 criteria was set by the UK Government and reflected the fact that by 2009 planning policy and flood mapping was available to discourage development in flood plains.
There is ongoing engagement between my Department and DEFRA on the Flood Re scheme as required.