Secure Your Flood Risk Activity Permit (FRAP) With Confidence

Activities on or near main rivers, flood defences, sea defences, or floodplains are regulated under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016, meaning – in many cases – a permit is required to carry them out. You are breaking the law if you operate without getting the right permit. For common activities, a “standard rules permit” will specify a fixed set of rules to be followed, while a “bespoke permit” is needed for other projects and will be tailored to the specific risks of the project. We can help you understand which is the correct permit for you.

FRAPs are needed for most activities on or near main rivers, flood defences, sea defences, or floodplains. In addition to the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016, there are other laws that may apply to work on or near a main river or sea defence. We can help you navigate these, as well as any requirements for work on “ordinary watercourses” such as small rivers, streams, or ditches. You need to have a FRAP before commencing work. Even if your activity is exempt from permitting, we will check this and help register your exemption.

Flood Risk Activity Permits are necessary to ensure projects and developments do not increase flood risk, damage flood defences, or harm ecosystems. This protects people, their property, and the environment. FRAPs ensure projects are carefully evaluated, planned, and managed, especially in the context of a changing climate.

The timeframe for receiving a Flood Risk Activity Permit will vary depending on the complexity of the project. Applications for standard permits may be approved relatively quickly, whereas bespoke permits can take longer due to the project-specific details that need to be considered. Our team will ensure the process is efficient, whilst also completed with accuracy and great attention to detail.

Our expert consultant will guide you through the entire FRAP application process, from helping you understand which type of permit you need, to preparing the required documentation and liaising with the relevant regulatory body. We will ensure that you have all of the necessary precautions in place to minimise flood risks.