Author: HookedOnMedia

Home / Articles posted by HookedOnMedia
October 6, 2026
Blog, Flood Risk, Homebuyers

Seeing a flood risk flag during conveyancing can feel like a deal‑breaker, but it rarely needs to be. Across the UK, thousands of homes sit within mapped flood zones, and many of them have never flooded. The key is understanding what the risk actually means for the specific property you want to buy. Here at Ashfield Solutions, we help homebuyers every week who are facing this exact question, and most simply need clearer, property‑specific insight before deciding whether to proceed. Flood...

BY
0
September 17, 2026
Blog, Flood Risk

Understanding flood risk should never feel like decoding a technical manual. Yet for many homeowners, buyers and even developers, the language used in planning documents, Flood Risk Assessments and environmental reports can feel overwhelming. At Ashfield Solutions, we put a lot of focus on making flood risk clear and easy for the end user to understand.  Whether someone is buying a home, investing in land or progressing a planning application, clarity matters.  That is why we have created this plain‑English flood risk...

BY
0
September 9, 2026
Blog

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was updated on 17th August 2026, bringing significant changes to how flood risk is considered through the planning process in England. The revised Framework replaces the December 2024 NPPF and introduces a dedicated Chapter 18, Managing Flood Risk and Coastal Change, supported by Policies F1 to F9 and a new Annex F. For developers, architects and planning consultants, the important question is what these changes mean in practice for getting a project through planning. At Ashfield...

BY
0
August 27, 2026
Blog, Flood Risk

Property Flood Resilience surveys are becoming an essential part of how homes and businesses prepare for a future where flooding is more frequent, more unpredictable and often more severe. Here at Ashfield Solutions, we carry out detailed, property specific inspections that show how a building is likely to be affected by flooding and what practical measures can be installed to reduce damage and speed up recovery. The aim is not simply to keep water out at all costs. Modern resilience...

BY
0
August 14, 2026
Uncategorized

Summer in the UK has traditionally been seen as a low‑risk period for flooding. Warm weather, lighter evenings and long dry spells created a sense of seasonal safety for homeowners, businesses and developers. Yet recent years have shown a very different reality. Across England and Wales, and particularly in regions such as Cornwall, Cumbria, Yorkshire and the Scottish Highlands, summer is becoming one of the most volatile and high risk seasons for flash flooding. High‑resolution modelling from the Met Office indicates...

BY
0
July 17, 2026
Blog, Conference, Flood Risk

Recently, our Flood team lead Joel Read (Associate Director) from Ashfield Solutions made the journey from West Wales to Liverpool to attend another excellent Flood & Coast Conference. As one of the UK's leading events for flood risk management and coastal resilience, Flood & Coast 2026 brought together flood risk consultants, insurers, local authorities, policymakers, manufacturers and resilience specialists to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the sector. The event featured conference sessions, industry exhibitions, practical demonstrations such as the Floodmobile,...

BY
0
July 9, 2026
Blog, Flood Risk

EV charging infrastructure is expanding quickly across England and Wales and many new installations are being placed in areas that already face flood pressures. National analysis shows that around one in ten public EV charge points in the UK are located in places with some level of flood risk, which makes early flood‑risk planning essential for developers and operators. Growth is particularly strong in coastal and river‑adjacent cities such as Bristol, Hull and Leeds, where fluvial and tidal flooding is already...

BY
0
June 3, 2026
Uncategorized

At Ashfield Solutions, we’re marking World Environment Day 2026 on Friday 5th June, a global awareness day observed across England, Wales and more than 150 countries worldwide. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme, the 2026 theme focuses on climate change and climate action under the hashtag #NowForClimate. While the day often highlights environmental protection and community action, it also reflects a growing issue in the UK: climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of water extremes, particularly flooding. In England...

BY
0
May 21, 2026
Blog, Flood Risk

Whether you are planning a barn conversion in Bristol, a new build in Newport or a mixed‑use scheme in Merthyr, understanding when you need a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) in England or Flood Consequence Assessment (FCA) in Wales is essential for securing planning permission. Flood risk is a core consideration for local planning authorities, and the requirements differ slightly between England and Wales. Getting it right early can save time, avoid costly redesigns and prevent delays further down the line.  At...

BY
0