Flood and Water Management / Drainage

The following web pages provide details relating to flood and water management both in relation to the planning process and Milton Keynes Council's role as Lead Local Flood Authority for the Borough. 

This includes details of the Council's Local Flood Risk Management Strategy, Strategic Flood Risk Assessment, and guidance for surface water drainage elements of new developments and how they they should be addressed through the planning process following updates the Government made to planning policy in relation to Sustainable Drainage Systems in 2015.

If you are looking to report a drainage problem that is causing flooding please use our Report blocked drainage or waterways form 

Last Updated: 19 February 2018