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Houses can be built on floodplains despite failing safety test, says high court

27 Sept 2026, 11:48 UTC · 1 source
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🚨 HIGH COURT RULING CLEARS WAY FOR HOMES ON FLOODPLAINS A high court judgment says houses can be built on floodplains even if they fail a crucial safety test. The ruling clears the way for 190 new homes on north Somerset’s floodplains. The site is in flood zone 3a. Source: The Guardian

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