Respond to flood events and support other emergency responders in England
- Measure ID
Helpwith Measure ID
This is the unique 10-digit number assigned to this measure. You can quickly find this measure again in the future by searching for this number.0299999039 - Location
Helpwith Location
This is the location of the measure.England - River basin district
Helpwith River basin district
This is the river basin district the measure is located in. - Scale
Helpwith Scale
This is the flood risk management plan scale the measure is most relevant to. It could be for a river basin district, strategic area, management catchment or flood risk area. - Timetable
Helpwith Timetable
This is when the measure will be implemented.2021 to 2027 - Responsible authority
Helpwith Responsible authority
This is the organisation who are leading the implementation of the measure.Environment Agency - Other responsible authoritiesN/A
Helpwith Other responsible authorities
These are other organisations accountable for implementing the measure.
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Full measure description
Between 2021 and 2027, the Environment Agency will respond to flood events and support other emergency responders in England to reduce the consequences of flooding from all sources across all river basin districts.
- What type of work does the measure cover?
Helpwith What type of work does the measure cover?
This is the type of work that the measure will cover. It could be flood prevention, protection, preparedness, recovery and review or another type of work. - Who is the plan owner?N/A
Helpwith Who is the plan owner?
If relevant, this is the name of the organisation that owns any related strategic flood risk management plan. - What is the plan name?N/A
Helpwith What is the plan name?
If applicable, this is the name of the plan where the measure is from or relates to. - What is the main source of flooding the measure mitigates?
- How will the measure be monitored?Performance monitored against Environment Agency environmental and business aims
- What is the status of the measure as of March 2021?
Helpwith What is the status of the measure as of March 2021?
This is the implementation status of the measure as of March 2021. - What will show the measure has been successfully completed?N/A
- What other organisations are involved in implementing the measure?N/A
Helpwith What other organisations are involved in implementing the measure?
If relevant, these are other organisations helping to implement the measure. - What is the estimated cost of implementing the measure?N/A
Helpwith What is the estimated cost of implementing the measure?
If known, this is the estimated cost of the measure. - What is the is estimated ratio of benefits to costs of the measure?N/A
Helpwith What is the is estimated ratio of benefits to costs of the measure?
If known, this is the ratio of the cost of the measure compared to the economic benefits (flood damages avoided).
- What objective categories will the measure meet?
Helpwith What objective categories will the measure meet?
These are the broad objective categories that the measure will meet.Health - What objectives will the measure meet?
Helpwith What objectives will the measure meet?
This is the list of objectives that the measure will meet. These objectives are selected from a set that is available for all measures to choose from, if the measure will meet them.
- Was the measure screened in or out of the detailed Strategic Environmental Assessment, and why?
Helpwith Was the measure screened in or out of the detailed Strategic Environmental Assessment, and why?
This shows if the measure was considered in the strategic environmental assessment and why.This is a national level measure. It has been screened out of a specific strategic environmental assessment because it has been assessed once nationally. - If the measure has been screened out of a Strategic Environmental Assessment because it is covered by existing assessment, what is the name of the plan?N/A
- Was the measure screened in or out of the cumulative Strategic Environmental Assessment, and why?
Helpwith Was the measure screened in or out of the cumulative Strategic Environmental Assessment, and why?
This shows if the measure was considered in a cumulative way alongside other measures in the strategic environmental assessment and whyThis measure has been considered in the strategic assessment of the plan's overall approach and objectives and assessed as part of the intra plan cumulative assessment. - If the measure is part of a plan covered by a Water Framework Directive assessment, what is the assessment name?N/A
- If the measure is part of a plan covered by a Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA), what is the assessment name?N/A
- Was the plan that contains the measure subject to Imperative Reasons of Overriding Public Interest?N/A
Helpwith Was the plan that contains the measure subject to Imperative Reasons of Overriding Public Interest?
Imperative Reasons of Overriding Public Interest (IROPI) relate to, among other things, human health, public safety or other essential parts of the environment that would be considered as part of assessing the acceptability of a project in relation to the Habitats Regulations Assessment.
- Does the measure protect the built and historic environment?
Helpwith Does the measure protect the built and historic environment?
Please see information on what is meant by the built and historic environment in the fields below.Yes - Does the measure conserve or protect a conservation area?
Helpwith Does the measure conserve or protect a conservation area?
Conservation Areas manage and protect the architectural and historic interest of a place. They are designated by the local planning authority.Yes - Does the measure conserve or protect an ancient monument?
Helpwith Does the measure conserve or protect an ancient monument?
Ancient Monuments are sites or buildings of national archaeological interest. They are scheduled by Historic England.Yes - Does the measure conserve or protect a world heritage site?
Helpwith Does the measure conserve or protect a world heritage site?
World Heritage Sites are places of significant cultural or natural heritage. They are defined by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).Yes - Does the measure conserve or protect a registered park and garden?
Helpwith Does the measure conserve or protect a registered park and garden?
Registered Parks and Gardens are planned open spaces with an emphasis on significant landscaping. They are designated by Historic England.Yes - Does the measure conserve or protect a battlefield?
Helpwith Does the measure conserve or protect a battlefield?
Battlefield sites are historic battlefields. They are designated by Historic England.Yes - Does the measure conserve or protect a listed building?
Helpwith Does the measure conserve or protect a listed building?
Listed buildings are those which have special cultural significance and are subject to additional planning consents. They are designated by the government and the list is maintained by Historic England.Yes
- Does the measure conserve and protect the natural environment?Yes
- Does the measure deliver the Nature Recovery Network?
Helpwith Does the measure deliver the Nature Recovery Network?
The Nature Recovery Network is a national network of wildlife-rich places. It is administered by Natural England.No - Does the measure maintain or restore nature conservation protected sites?
Helpwith Does the measure maintain or restore nature conservation protected sites?
Please see information on what is meant by nature conservation protected sites in the fields below.No - If the measure maintains or restores a Special Area of Conservation, what is the area name?N/A
Helpwith If the measure maintains or restores a Special Area of Conservation, what is the area name?
Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) are designated to conserve habitats and species (other than birds). They are designated by Natural England. - If the measure maintains or restores a Special Protection Area, what is the area name?N/A
Helpwith If the measure maintains or restores a Special Protection Area, what is the area name?
Special Protection Areas (SPAs) are designated to protect wild birds and their habitats. They are designated by Natural England. - If the measure maintains or restores a Site of Special Scientific Interest, what is the site name?N/A
Helpwith If the measure maintains or restores a Site of Special Scientific Interest, what is the site name?
Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) are areas with special wildlife, geology and landforms (or other features). They are designated by Natural England. - If the measure maintains or restores a National Nature Reserve, what is the area name?N/A
Helpwith If the measure maintains or restores a National Nature Reserve, what is the area name?
National Nature Reserves (NNRs) are areas designated to protect important habitats, species and geology. They are designated by Natural England.
- Does the measure contribute to biodiversity net gain?
Helpwith Does the measure contribute to biodiversity net gain?
Biodiversity net gain aims to leave the natural environment in a measurably better state than before.No - Does the measure include or require nature based solutions? If so, how much of the measure includes or requires these?
Helpwith Does the measure include or require nature based solutions? If so, how much of the measure includes or requires these?
Nature based solutions use nature to mitigate flooding. A measure can partially, fully, or not at all consist of nature based solutions. - Does the measure create or enhance non-riverine habitats?
Helpwith Does the measure create or enhance non-riverine habitats?
Non-riverine habitats are habitats excluding watercourses.No - What area of non-riverine habitat is created or enhanced by the measure? (In hectares.)N/A
- Does the measure contribute to objectives in the relevant River Basin Management Plan?
Helpwith Does the measure contribute to objectives in the relevant River Basin Management Plan?
The River Basin Management Plans focus on improving the overall water environment and are separate from Flood Risk Management Plans which focus on flood risk. More information about River Basin Management Plans can be found at this link: (HYPERLINK).No - Which waterbodies does this apply to?N/A
Helpwith Which waterbodies does this apply to?
This names the waterbodies, if applicable, for which the measure contributes to objective achievement in River Basin Management Plans.
- Does the measure contribute to the protected area objectives of river basin planning?
Helpwith Does the measure contribute to the protected area objectives of river basin planning?
Please see information on what is meant by protected area objectives in the fields below.No - Does the measure contribute to protecting or enhancing Natura 2000 sites?
Helpwith Does the measure contribute to protecting or enhancing Natura 2000 sites?
Natura 2000 sites are either Special Protection Areas of Special Areas of Conservation.No - Does the measure contribute to protecting or enhancing Drinking Water Protected Areas?
Helpwith Does the measure contribute to protecting or enhancing Drinking Water Protected Areas?
Drinking Water Protected Areas are places where water is abstracted for drinking, and therefore subject to enhanced substance control.No - Which Drinking Water Protected Area does the measure contribute to?N/A
- Does the measure contribute to protecting or enhancing Bathing Water Protected Areas?
Helpwith Does the measure contribute to protecting or enhancing Bathing Water Protected Areas?
Bathing Water Protected Areas are designated bathing areas at which water quality is carefully monitored.No - Which Bathing Water Protected Area does the measure contribute to?N/A
- Does the measure contribute to improving or maintaining water quality?N/A
Helpwith Does the measure contribute to improving or maintaining water quality?
This indicates whether the measure protects or enhances water quality in general, for example by controlling pollution. - Does the measure enhance river or stream habitat?
Helpwith Does the measure enhance river or stream habitat?
This indicates whether the measure in some way enhances riverine habitats, for example by removing obstacles to fish passage.No - What length of river or stream habitat protected is enhanced by the measure? (In kilometres.)N/A
- Does the measure contribute to maintaining river flows or reduced abstraction?
Helpwith Does the measure contribute to maintaining river flows or reduced abstraction?
This indicates whether the measures contributes to maintaining river flows or reduced abstraction (taking water from water sources such as rivers or the ground).No - Does the measure help to control or reduce the spread of non-native invasive species?
Helpwith Does the measure help to control or reduce the spread of non-native invasive species?
This indicates whether the measure contributes to the control or eradication of invasive species of plants or animals, such as Himalayan Balsam or Japanese Knotweed.No