Barrowby Neighbourhood Plan

Comment

Representation ID: 4789

Received: 03/03/2026

Respondent: Witham Third Internal Drainage Board

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the draft Barrowby Neighbourhood Plan. Part of the area is within the Upper Witham IDB area and the Board maintained watercourses Foston Beck (29700) and Barrowby Drain (9701) area within the area. See extract below, maps and shape files are available on request.

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The Board supports South Kesteven District Council Planning Policies.

Below are general Board comments for Neighbourhood Plans.

• It is suggested that the Neighbourhood Plan should support the idea of sustainable drainage and that any proposed development should be in accordance with Local, National and Regional Flood Risk assessments and Management plans. It is noted this is included.

• No new development should be allowed to be built within flood plain. The ‘Flood Maps’ on the Environment Agency website provides information on areas at risk. Also risk from surface water flooding should also be considered, information can also be found on the Environment Agency website. It is noted a plan has been included.
• In addition to Environment Agency ‘Flood Maps’ , the ‘Surface Water Flood Maps’ should be included and taken into account for the Plan and future development.

• Within the Upper Witham IDB area under the terms of the Land Drainage Act. 1991 and the Board's Byelaws (works within 9m), the prior written consent of the Board is required for any proposed works or structures within any watercourse within the District. This is independent of the Planning Process.

• Outside the Upper Witham IDB area under the provisions of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, and the Land Drainage Act. 1991, the prior written consent of the Lead Local Flood Authority (Lincolnshire County Council) is required for any proposed works or structures in any watercourse outside those designated main rivers and Internal Drainage Districts. At this location this Board acts as Agents for the Lead Local Flood Authority and as such any works, permanent or temporary, in any ditch, dyke or other such watercourse will require consent from the Board.

Through the planning process the Board will continue to comment on the individual planning applications which affect the Board’s district, as and when they are submitted.