A floodplain is the area that would naturally be affected by flooding if a river rises above its banks.
The Borough Council has to take the risk of floodinginto account when assessing whether to grant planning permission for development.
Please check the Environment Agency “Am I at risk of flooding?” for flood risk.
The Environment Agency provide searchable maps and information on:
Risk of flooding
Flood warning areas
Possible impact on insurance
Other sources of flooding
Online flood warning service
Contact Us
Borough Planning Department
London
Borough of Hounslow
Civic Centre
Lampton Road
Hounslow
TW3
4DN
Tel: 020 8583 2000
E-mail: planningcomments@hounslow.gov.uk