Planning permission granted for Hebden Bridge Flood Alleviation Scheme
Planning permission for a new flood alleviation scheme has been approved in Hebden Bridge.
It's expected to start in 2027 - with things like raising and strengthening river walls.
Jenny Cooke, West Yorkshire Flood Risk Manager from the Environment Agency, said:
“Getting planning permission is a key milestone for us. However, it is one step in the overall approvals process. We now need to secure funding, obtain full internal assurance and appoint a construction contractor.
“We recognise there will be differing views within the community about this outcome, but we would like to thank everyone who contributed to the development of the scheme and have taken part in the consultation process so far.”
The scheme will consist of:
• Raising and strengthening river walls.
• Construction of new walls within St Pols Car Park.
• Construction of vertical rising flood barriers on Bridge Gate and Old Gate.
• The repair and reinforcement of specific properties.
• Modification to five weirs.
• The replacement of Central Street Footbridge.
• Reinforcement of two bridges across Hebden Water.
• Landscaped public open spaces.