Yazor Brook flood alleviation scheme
The Yazor Brook flood alleviation scheme has been devised as part of proposals to secure the regeneration of the ESG area in Hereford. The scheme is designed to reduce flood risk within the area, so enabling much needed development, and will also help alleviate flood risk to many existing homes and property.The scheme is being delivered by Herefordshire Council following its development by ESG Herefordshire Ltd., and is funded by Advantage West Midlands.
The scheme comprises a culvert which will divert floodwaters to the River Wye before they enter the City. The culvert runs from the Yazor Brook at Credenhill, to the west of Hereford, to the River Wye at Old Weir Farm, west of Stretton Sugwas. The culvert is 1.4 km long and it is anticipated that the scheme will operate on average twice a year, diverting over two thirds of floodwaters in the Brook safely to the Wye. Normal flows in the Yazor Brook heading into Hereford will be unaffected.
The scheme has been drawn up over a number of years following a full consideration of alternatives and in continuing consultation with the Environment Agency, ESG partners and the local community. Planning permission was granted in November 2009.
The council made the Compulsory Purchase Order for the land and rights needed for the scheme. Objections to the Order were heard by an Inspector at a public inquiry commencing on Wednesday 4 August 2010 at the Shirehall, Hereford.
By letter dated 7 January 2011 the Secretary of State decided to accept the Inspector’s recommendation to confirm the County of Herefordshire District Council (Yazor Brook Flood Alleviation Scheme) Compulsory Purchase Order 2010 with modifications. Details of the Compulsory Purchase Order and its confirmation can be found in the resources box below, including a copy of the notice of confirmation of the order.
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Copy of the Compulsory Purchase Order confirmed as modified
Copy of the plan attached to the Order
Copy of the notice of confirmation and the notice of the intention to make a General Vesting Declaration
Core Documents List
Herefordshire Council's report and minutes resolving to make the Compulsory Purchase Order
M. Pinnell Statement of Evidence & Summary Statement of Evidence
M Pinnell Appendices Part 1
M Pinnell Appendices Part 2
M Pinnell Appendices Part 3
A Burrows Statement of Evidence & Summary Statement of Evidence
D Nicholson Statement of Evidence, Summary Statement of Evidence & Supporting Statement of Evidence
G Williams Statement of Evidence (with appendices) & Summary Statement of Evidence
R Goodall Statement of Evidence (with appendices) and Summary Statement of Evidence
ESG Regeneration Framework (2004)
Flood Risk Assessment September 2009
Habitats Regulations Assessment Screening/Scoping Form (September 2009)
Yazor Brook FAS - Downstream Control Structure, Capita Symonds (June 2009)
Design Commentary, Capita Symonds Ltd (April 2009)
Public notice of inquiry July 2010
Statement of Case
Yazor Brook flood alleviation scheme
Plan
Compulsory Purchase OrderIf you need help to understand a document, or would like it in another format or language, please call 01432 260500 or email info@herefordshire.gov.uk
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