I found this link if you haven’t already see it it’s worth a look - it’s nothing new, it was a 2001 document but the heading made me smile!

The government has introduced tough new regulations designed to stop developers building on flood plains…

The floods and storms which devastated parts of the country last winter exacted a heavy toll. Around 10,000 properties across the country - largely in Yorkshire, the Severn valley and parts of the south east - were damaged and the final bill presented to the insurance industry amounted to £700 million.

For the full article go to Flood Plain Building Banned