Sequential and Exception Tests

Sequential and Exception Tests in accordance with PPS25

Have you had a Planning Application refused due to failing the Sequential or Exception Test? Has the Environment Agency advised that you need to satisfy these tests before continuing with a Flood Risk Assessment?

Increasing numbers of Planning Applications are being rejected on Sequential / Exception test grounds. The Environment Agency advises that the Sequential Test is carried out at an early stage of the planning application determination process:

‘Failure to apply the test at an early stage in the determination process can result in a waste of resources for all parties in the completion and assessment of FRA’s for development that is later refused planning permission on Sequential Test grounds.’

The Sequential Test and parts 1 and 2 of the Exception Test should be satisfied before the commencement of a FRA to prevent wasted time and money.

Waterco’s experienced flood risk team provides site-specific Sequential and Exception Tests reports in support of planning applications in flood risk areas, in addition to Flood Risk Assessments in accordance with PPS25 (see our Flood Risk Assessment page) meaning we offer a one-stop-shop for all your flood risk needs!

See our information sheet for further information.