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Bedworth Floods: New Homes Approved on Flood-Prone Land
11 Feb
Summary
- 150 new homes approved on land known to flood in Bedworth.
- Land is in flood zone three, an area with a high probability of flooding.
- Residents fear increased traffic and infrastructure strain.
Residents in Bedworth have voiced strong opposition following the approval of outline planning for 150 houses on land prone to flooding. The proposed development by Taylor Wimpey is situated in the Bedworth Woodlands area, which has a history of severe surface water issues, leading to road closures and stranded vehicles.
The land designated for this development, located on Woodlands Lane, is classified by the Environment Agency as flood zone three, indicating a high probability of inundation. Local councillor Martin Walsh has criticized the approved mitigation plans, deeming them inadequate for the area's persistent flooding problems.
He further highlighted concerns regarding the loss of green space and the strain on existing infrastructure, particularly the already congested roads. Taylor Wimpey has stated that the flood risk has been comprehensively evaluated, and an approved flood risk assessment concludes that the development will not exacerbate flooding on or off-site.
Long-time residents, such as Karl Mayer, have described the plans as a potential disaster, citing frequent road closures due to flooding over the past five years. They argue that paving over fields will worsen water runoff issues, potentially overwhelming existing flood defenses. Taylor Wimpey has assured that community concerns were considered and that they are working with authorities to ensure the development provides necessary housing without increasing local flood risk.
