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Houses can be built on floodplains despite failing safety test, says high court
The Guardian UK
September 27, 2026
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<p>Decision to allow development of 190 new homes in north Somerset sparks campaign for change in the law</p><p>Houses can be built on floodplains even if they fail a crucial safety test, according to a high court judgment that will be of “immense interest” to developers across Eng
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