Flood & Water
Flood Warning & Evacuation Plan
Keeping occupants safe in higher-risk locations.
At a glance
- Accepted by planning authorities UK-wide
- Fixed fee, quoted up front
- Fast, reliable turnaround
- One accountable point of contact
What it is
A Flood Warning & Evacuation Plan (FWEP) sets out how occupants receive flood warnings and safely evacuate or shelter, demonstrating the development is safe for its lifetime.
When you need it
Frequently required alongside an FRA in Flood Zone 3, or where safe dry access can't be fully achieved.
What you get
What's included
Flood warning and monitoring procedures
Evacuation routes and refuge assessment
Roles, responsibilities and trigger levels
Plan formatted for EA/council review
Not sure whether you need a Flood Warning & Evacuation Plan?
Send us your site postcode and a brief description of your proposed development, and we'll tell you whether a Flood Warning & Evacuation Plan is likely to be required and what level of assessment your site may need — usually within a day, at no cost.
How it works
From quote to consent
Share your site
Send the postcode, plans and any council correspondence — we confirm scope and fee up front.
We assess & value-engineer
Our specialists prepare your Flood Warning & Evacuation Plan, finding the most cost-effective route that still satisfies the regulator.
Consent-ready report
A clear report the authority will accept, with us on hand for any queries or conditions.
FAQs
Frequently asked
When do I need a FWEP?
Usually when your FRA is in a higher flood-risk zone and the authority needs assurance that occupants stay safe.
Is it separate from the FRA?
It's a companion document, often produced together with the FRA.
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Send us your location and plans for a fast, fixed-fee quote — and honest advice on exactly which reports you do and don't need.