Flood risk

Millard Consulting offers a comprehensive flood risk analysis and mitigation service. See below for:

our specialist contact
detailed flood mapping services
examples of previous projects

"a comprehensive flood risk analysis and mitigation service"

Millard Consulting is a leading expert in flood risk assessment, with over two decades of experience in this field.

You may:

have been flooded or told that you are at risk of flooding
have a river or stream at the bottom of the garden
have problems with the drains when it rains
have a business in a city centre near to the river
be involved in the redevelopment of a former industrial site
have been told that you need a flood risk assessment to accompany your planning application
live in an area protected by flood defences and you are not quite sure if these will protect you
be a utility company with important assets located in the floodplain
be a local authority officer dealing with land use decisions and planning applications
live on the coast where the cliffs are receding
be a landowner affected by a coastal realignment scheme
be an ecologist involved with washlands and habitats
be looking for someone to design flood defences

…...we can help

All new developments or change-of-use proposals which appear to be at risk of flooding in England are required to comply with Planning Policy Statement 25 - Development and Flood Risk. The risk of flooding is quantified so that developments can be located in areas of least risk, and so that the vulnerability to flooding and the risk to people and property are minimised.

In Scotland the requirements for flood risk assessments are set out in Scottish Planning Policy SPP7- Planning and Flooding, and in Wales the equivalent regulatory document is Technical Advice Note (Wales) TAN15 - Development and Flood Risk.

Millard Consulting uses the most advanced techniques in the analysis of fluvial, tidal or coastal flooding and in the determination of risk. All the analysis includes the latest climate change data.

Millard Consulting is able to model residual risk situations where flood defences may fail, and where appropriate, we can determine the best mitigation measures and evacuation strategies.

In order to comply with the sustainable development aspirations associated with planning policy we design sustainable drainage strategies for all our projects. We can advise on the sequential testing of alternative proposals and coordinate our work closely with the Environment Agency, SEPA and the Environment Agency (Wales).

Specialist

Brian Coghlan

Director

brian.coghlan@millardconsulting.co.uk

Brian is a Chartered Civil Engineer who joined Millard Consulting in 2003, following 14 years spent at University of Abertay as a researcher and lecturer and four years working in consultancy with several organisations, including Scottish Water. His academic work covered teaching a range of civil engineering topics, including hydraulics and hydrology, and research into sediment transport modelling in combined sewers.

"keen hill wallker and mountain climber"

He has worked primarily on drainage area studies, drainage assessment, drainage design, flood risk assessment, and project management of civil engineering projects. He is frequently involved in the design of and project management of infrastructure for residential and commercial developments, ranging from individual houses to major business parks. He is frequently involved in the design of drainage systems incorporating the use of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS).

Brian is experienced in contract preparation, administration and site supervision. He has extensive knowledge and experience in the area of flood risk assessment, and has experience as an Expert Witness in this area.

Flood probability and hazard mapping

Millard Consulting uses advanced modelling and mapping techniques in the analysis of fluvial, tidal and coastal flood risk. Hydraulic modelling output data are processed using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to create high quality flood maps.

In addition to the creation of flood maps showing e.g. flood extent, flood depth or a combination of both, the output of two-dimensional hydraulic models is used to produce so called “hazard-to-people” ratings. The “hazard-to-people” rating scores are presented on maps categorising the scores in four classes ranging from “caution” to “danger for all”.

These maps find their main application in the design of evacuation strategies in areas affected from flooding.The presentation of mapped results is often easier for stakeholders to appreciate and allows statutory planning bodies to determine applications. Millard Consulting has an established track record of success with flood probability and hazard mapping.

Flood probability and hazard mapping