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Natural Susceptibility to Coastal Erosion Areas likely to be susceptible to coastal erosion based on natural features including the height and geology of the land (relative to sea level), distance to the sea and wave action. This map does not take account of existing flood or coastal erosion protection structures and does not indicate areas that will erode or the timescales over which coastal eros

Information regarding the different organisations involved in the RBMP process. River basin management planning requires co-ordination and integration, only achievable by working in partnership. A broad range of stakeholders help to provide a steer on the development, coordination and implementation of projects to improve Scotland’s water environment. The challenge of meeting the targets set in the river basin plans has to be a shared effort for Scottish Government, SEPA, res

SEPA often receives environmental event notifications for issues for which are the statutory responsibility of other organisations. To help you get to the right place quickly the table below provides a quick guide to a number of issues, together with how you can contact the right organisation. Responsibilities by topic Responsibilities Organisations Abandoned vehicles Your local authority Y

What is an elevated building? A building where structures such as pillars or stilts are used to raise it above the expected flood water level. The ground below the building remains at risk of flooding and allows for the free flow of water. Context for this position statement This position statement constitutes part of ‘relevant SEPA advice’ as referred to in criterion a) iv of the National Plannin

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Scotland's water is famed worldwide. It's critical in the production and branding of some of our biggest exports, and a big draw for tourists. The water environment in Scotland is generally in good condition. However, there are environmental problems, including diffuse pollution, discharges of waste water, abstractions and historic physical alterations. The management of water plays a significant

Acknowledgements SEPA gratefully acknowledges the cooperation and input that various parties have provided, including inter alia, the following organisations:  SEPA Product Required Acknowledgements / Attribution Statements River Flood Hazard Maps Some features of this map are based on digital spatial data licensed from the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology © UKCEH. Defra, Met Office a

The majority of dams will require an authorisation from SEPA under "The Water Environment (Controlled Activities)(Scotland) Regulations 2011 (CAR). This authorisation number will start CAR/.../... If you don't have a CAR authorisation for your dam, then you should contact your local SEPA team to discuss this. You can find more advice on impoundments and water resources authorisations on our Enviro

Guidance for planning authorities and SEPA We have prepared Development Management Consultation Thresholds and Standing Advice guidance, which sets out our framework for how and when we should be consulted on planning proposals as well as standing advice. Flood risk and development management We have prepared guidance and supporting information to support the consideration of flood risk in th

An introduction to our river basin planning work. River basin management planning (RBMP) protects and improves Scotland’s water environment for the benefit of people, wildlife and the economy. Much of the water environment in Scotland is in good condition. However, there are still significant problems affecting water quality, physical condition, water resources, and the migration of wild fish. The River Basin Management Plans for Scotland set ou