Decision

An additional application for £326,000
of the Environment Agency Grant in Aid funding to enable the Upper
Dales Flood Alleviation Scheme development during 2025-2026 has
been authorised for submission.

Reasons for the decision

Property Flood Resilience is offered to all
eligible residents who meet the criteria, the identified properties
have either flooded or been identified as high risk of flooding
within the Environment Agency guidelines and the scheme will
improve living conditions for those flooding has affected. The
implementation of PFR (Property Flood Resilience) will offer piece
of mind to residents that in adverse weather conditions their
properties and themselves are protected.

It is therefore considered appropriate to continue with the scheme
as intended, with regular relevant liaison through the engagement
channels established as part of the scheme.

Not for call-in as implementation of an earlier call-in decision
applies.

Alternative options considered

The other option would be not to apply for the
additional funding but this was discounted as it would mean no
Grant in Aid funding would be available to enable the Upper Dales
Flood Alleviation Scheme development during 2025-2026.