Required by the Planning Department — produced in-house.
Flood risk assessments for Jersey planning applications.
Certain areas of Jersey fall within flood risk zones. The Planning Department requires a flood risk assessment for any development in these zones. We produce flood risk assessments in-house as part of the full planning application service.
- Free Initial Consultation
- All In-House — No Subcontractors
- Bylaw Plus — Builder-Ready Drawings
- Jersey Only Specialists
- Structural Engineering Included
What's Included
- Flood risk zone check for your site
- Flood risk assessment report
- Mitigation measures specification if required
- Submission as part of the planning application
How It Works
Site assessment
We check whether your site falls within a flood risk zone using Jersey's flood mapping data.
Flood risk assessment
We produce the assessment report, covering flood hazard, vulnerability, and mitigation.
Submission
The flood risk assessment is submitted alongside the planning application.
Planning Note
The Planning Department requires a flood risk assessment for development in identified flood risk zones. Submitting without one in a flood risk area will result in the application being returned.
Frequently Asked Questions
Guides that go deeper
- Flood Risk Assessments for Jersey Planning ApplicationsWhen a flood risk assessment is required for a Jersey planning application, what it contains, and how flood risk affects what you can build.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take in Jersey?Realistic timescales for householder, new build and listed building applications in Jersey — and the things that actually cause delay.
Planning Reports we have taken through planning
Coastal National Park Renovation
“Building near the coast brings endless scrutiny. The site plans and visual impact statements they drafted were so thorough that the planning committee granted permission without asking for a single tweak.”
External Steel Fire Escape
“We needed a secondary escape route for our first floor office. The drawings balanced safety rules with visual appeal, passing planning on the first attempt.”
Air Source Heat Pump Housing
“Placing an external heat pump unit near our boundary needed explicit planning permission. The noise assessment and drawings provided got us approved without complaints from neighbours.”
Ready to start your flood risk assessment project?
Free initial consultation. We advise on planning, costs, and timescales. Jersey only.