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FRA Morecambe

FRA Morecambe

Flood Risk Assessment for Euston Road Morecambe

Location

Euston Road, Morecambe, Lancashire

Service

Site-Specific Flood Risk Assessment (FRA)

Completion Date

July 2025

Status
  • Completed

Project Overview

EVER Interiors Ltd. proposed a change of use at a property on Euston Road, converting the upper floors from storage to residential apartments, while retaining a commercial shop on the ground floor. Given its coastal location in Morecambe, a flood risk assessment was required to support the planning application and ensure long-term resilience.

Challenge

Although the site lies within Flood Zone 1 (lowest flood risk), its proximity to Morecambe Bay raised concerns about long-term climate-related flood threats, particularly from sea-level rise and increased rainfall. The assessment needed to evaluate flood risk from all sources—including tidal, surface water, and groundwater—under both current and future conditions.

Our Approach

Courous Ltd. conducted a detailed flood risk assessment which included:

  • Analysis of tidal and fluvial flood risk using Environment Agency flood mapping tools

  • Surface water risk assessment for various storm return periods

  • Groundwater risk mapping using Lancaster City Council’s Strategic Flood Risk Assessment

  • Climate change modelling to forecast future vulnerability

  • Emergency egress and drainage impact evaluation

Outcome

The FRA confirmed:

The site remains in Flood Zone 1, with low probability of flooding from all sources.
Surface water and groundwater risks were minimal, with no direct threats identified.
Even with climate change scenarios projected to 2125, the site is expected to retain its low-risk status.
Emergency evacuation routes were deemed safe, with primary egress via Euston Road.

Conclusion

The assessment demonstrated that the proposed development would remain safe and compliant with national planning policies over its lifetime. No additional flood mitigation measures were required. The report was submitted to support planning approval, ensuring the scheme could proceed confidently and sustainably.