Corporate report: Thames Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) strategy
Summary
The Environment Agency has published the Thames Regional Flood and Coastal Committee strategy for the next decade, setting out a refreshed approach to managing flood and coastal erosion risk across the Thames region. The strategy is aligned with Defra’s flood funding reforms and the 2026 to 2029 investment programme, and it will guide how proposals are assessed against regional priorities.
Why it matters
The strategy is relevant to residential property surveyors because it highlights significant and evolving flood exposure across a major part of England, including surface water and river/sea flood risk. It may influence risk assessment, valuation, due diligence and advice on properties within the Thames region.
Key points
- Thames RFCC has published a strategy covering the next decade.
- The region faces complex flood and coastal erosion risks, including climate change and land-use pressures.
- Updated evidence says more than 1.5 million properties are at risk from surface water flooding.
- Over 615,000 properties are at risk from rivers and the sea.
- Future proposals to Thames RFCC will need to show how they support the strategy.
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