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The Guardian
High Court Allows Floodplain Homes
The high court approved the development of 190 homes on floodplain land in north Somerset, despite the area being in the highest flood risk zone and failing the standard safety tests. The decision allows construction to proceed by considering the wider benefits and safety measures for the site, overriding objections from the Environment Agency and concerns about increased flood risk. This ruling has sparked calls from officials and environmental groups to amend national planning laws to prevent similar developments, as local residents fear the increased flood danger and loss of insurance coverage for their homes.
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