Flooding and Flood Risk Management | Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Types of flood risk and how it can be managed by Risk Management Authorities to reduce the risk of flooding.

Who to contact if you experience or are concerned about possible flooding.

Details of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act and guidance on how to apply for consent from the Sustainable Drainage Approval Body (SAB).

Consent and Approval

Helpful advice and guidance on how to apply for various consents from the SAB and Lead Local Flood Authority in relation to flood risk management.

How to Prepare for Flooding

Clear and practical advice to help you get better prepared for flooding and be more aware of your flood risk.

Local Flood Risk Management Strategy and Action Plan

View the Council's strategy on how we are working to reduce the risk of flooding from local sources in Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Weather Warnings and Flood Alerts

Details on how to sign up for weather warnings and flood alerts.

Land Drainage

Useful information of land drainage responsibilities, associated enforcement powers and helpful advice on the rights and repsonsibilities of riparian landowners.

Asset Register

Under Section 21, we are required to maintain a register and record of all structures and features that are likely to have a significant effect on flood risk in the area.

Flood Alleviation Schemes

Details of the Council's completed and ongoing Flood Alleviation Schemes across Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Flood Investigation Reports

We have duty to investigate and publish reports on flood events that occur within Rhondda Cynon Taf to the extent we consider it necessary or appropriate.

Enforcement

Information on the SAB and Lead Local Flood Authority's enforcement powers and the associated consequences of them.