Whether it’s a house extension in a flood-prone area or a large commercial scheme in a critical drainage zone, Homz UK will prepare your Flood Risk Assessment quickly and professionally.
We’re helping homeowners, developers, and architects secure planning permission with professional Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) tailored to UK planning policy.
We work with homeowners, developers, and architects to secure planning permission while respecting the ecological inputs.
A Flood Risk Assessment is a planning document that evaluates the risk of flooding to and from a proposed development. In the UK, FRAs are a statutory requirement for planning applications in Flood Zones 2 or 3 and for developments over 1 hectare in size in Flood Zone 1.
The assessment considers:
✅ Risks from rivers, seas, surface water, and groundwater
✅ Impact of the development on flood flow and storage
✅ Mitigation measures such as drainage strategies and flood defences
✅ Compliance with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Environment Agency guidance
We have 10 Working Day Submission Policy. Don’t let flood concerns derail your planning application. At Homz UK, we prepare assessments that are accurate, persuasive, and planning authority-approved.
You’ll likely need an FRA if your site is:
In Flood Zone 2 or 3 (medium or high flood risk)
Over 1 hectare in Flood Zone 1
Within 20 metres of a main river or watercourse
In a critical drainage area or surface water flood zone
Proposed for change of use to a more vulnerable category (e.g. residential)
You can check your site’s flood zone status and confirm the requirements before you apply.
Not sure? Book your Pre-Planning Advice with one of our ecologists, and we’ll quickly assess your site and confirm whether a flood risk report is needed — and what level of detail the council expects.
✔ Flood Zone mapping and Environment Agency data review
✔ Assessment of river, coastal, surface water, and groundwater risks
✔ Site-specific hydraulic and drainage modelling
✔ Mitigation measures and sustainable drainage systems (SuDS)
✔ Sequential Test & Exception Test support
✔ Policy compliance statement for planning submission
At Homz UK, we go beyond just writing reports — we provide practical, policy-based solutions to help your project move forward.
✔ Planning-Led Reports – Written to meet council and Environment Agency expectations
✔ Fast Turnarounds – Priority service available for urgent applications
✔ National Coverage – From London to rural developments, we handle it all
✔ Integrated Approach – We combine flood risk advice with planning application strategy
✔ Fixed Fees – Transparent pricing, no hidden extras
We help clients across the UK:
🏠 Residential extensions and new builds
🏢 Commercial developments
🏘 Mixed-use and change of use projects
🛠 Infrastructure and industrial sites
Initial Review – We assess if your scheme needs a travel assessment
Fixed Quote – You receive a clear price and turnaround time
Report Preparation – We conduct analysis, surveys (if needed), and draft the report
Final Submission – We send your report ready for submission
You can also go to our Cost Calculator to get costs for your project. Our experts are happy to provide a Free No-Obligation Chat to discuss the next steps with you.
Let Homz UK support your planning success with a clear, compliant, and cost-effective Travel Assessment.
Our team of skilled town planners and architects are experienced in a wide spectrum of Planning Applications throughout the UK; including Extensions, Conversions, Change of Use, HMO or New Builds, etc…
Go to our Portfolio page to see what kind of Project Applications we deliver.
No – only developments in higher-risk flood zones or over 1 hectare in size require one. We can confirm requirements within 24 hours.
While some councils accept simple FRAs for low-risk sites, most require reports from a qualified planning or flood risk consultant – which is where Homz UK can help.
You’ll need to pass both the Sequential and Exception Tests and propose robust mitigation measures. We prepare these as part of our service. Get in touch for urgent support.
Yes – we can prepare Flood Risk Assessments alongside Heritage Statements, Transport Assessments, and Design and Access Statements for a complete planning submission.
