The site, and all of the surrounding area, is located in the high risk flood zone. Therefore, as part of our FRA, we assessed the impact of the 1 in 200 year return period wave overtopping the existing coastal flood defence for the 100 year design life of the residential apartments. The predicted impact of climate change along the Devon coast over the next 100 years has sea levels rising by over 1.1m. As a result, many existing flood defences will no longer provide adequate protection.

We were able to demonstrate to the Environment Agency, and ultimately East Devon District Council as the local planning authority, that the development will be safe from flooding throughout its design life and will improve the position from the current scenario.

We were delighted to hear that the Passivhaus development won ‘ Best Sustainable Residential Development in the UK ’ in the International Property Awards. The penthouse also won ‘Best Apartment, Devon’ at the same awards ceremony.

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