Managing flood risk

Flood investigations

We investigate significant floods to find their cause. You can view our past flood investigation reports.

Surface water planning

Information about how flood risk is considered in land use planning and the surface water planning consultee role.

Managing flood risk

Dorset Council is responsible for managing flood risk from local sources such as watercourses, surface water and groundwater.

Land drainage consent

Details of the permission required to work on an ordinary watercourse (not main river).