The Flooding and Historic Buildings guidance is designed to help those who live in, own, or manage historic buildings that are threatened by flooding.
Advice is provided on preventative measures as well as on the inspection, conservation and repair of historic buildings after flooding.
We know that the risk of flooding is likely to increase due to a changing climate and the effects of increased urban development. Estimates suggest that the number of people at high risk from flooding could rise from 1.5 million to 3.5 million by 2080.
Currently around 400,000 homes and 75,000 businesses in England are located in areas where there is a significant annual chance of river or coastal flooding. Additional properties are at risk from surface water or sewer flooding. Many of these buildings will be of historic importance.
The Flooding and Historic Buildings guidance note below provides advice on preventative measures to minimise flood damage as well as on the inspection, conservation and repair of historic buildings after flooding.
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Flooding and Historic Buildings
Publication Date:
01 Apr 2010
This guidance is designed to assist those who live in, own or manage historic buildings that are threatened by flooding. Advice is provided on preventative measures as well as on the inspection, conservation and repair of historic buildings after flooding.
