Houses can be built on floodplains despite failing safety test, says high court
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A high court judgment in England and Wales has ruled that new houses can be built on floodplains even if the developments fail a crucial safety test. The legal decision permits the construction of 190 new homes in north Somerset.
The ruling has significant implications for property developers across England and Wales, prompting immediate calls from campaigners for a change in the law following the court's decision.