Groundwater Flood Risk and Basement Impact Assessments - An Introduction for Architects and Property Professionals
This session aims to advise property professionals on what groundwater flooding is, how it differs from other sources of flooding, and how it can affect development, specifically basement developments. It discusses why groundwater flooding is important to consider and the mechanisms of groundwater flooding. Basement developments are then discussed, specifically in relation to Basement Impact Assessments, a document often required as part of development. The session talks through the standard planning application process for BIAs in detail. Examples of mitigation measures for groundwater and basement flooding are provided.