The land resources in Runnymede can be grouped into different types according to its use and specific qualities. For example, some parts of the Borough are potentially vulnerable to flooding.

Have a look at Your Runnymede to see what land resource issues the Borough is affected by.

Runnymede objectives and indicators

Runnymede's sustainability objectives are twofold:

1. To improve efficiency in land-use through the re-use of previously developed land; and,

2. To reduce the risk of flooding , including climate change impacts, and the resulting detriment to public well-being, the economy and the environment.

The borough makes efficient use of its previously developed land, with 96% reuse compared to 68% in Surrey. This high performance protects greenbelt land and limits the extent of derelict land, which amounts to 11.47 hectares, or 0.1% of the borough.

Over a quarter of properties in the borough are at risk from a 1 in 100 year flooding event, and five planning applications have been granted against the advice of the Environment Agency in the last year. Both the total number of properties at risk, and the number of new properties at risk are higher than UK average. Runnymede’s flood zones are mapped in 4.1 below.

Runnymede actions

The Council is part of the local community action group on flooding - FRAG (Flood Risk Action Group).

Related Organisations

The Environment Agency has detailed flood maps that can be searched by postcode to find the risk of a flood event as well as information on flood alleviation strategies and initatives.

The Surrey Wildlife Trust and English Nature are excellent sources of information regarding biodiversity issues for the Borough, including biodiversity found on previously developed land. The Council for the Protection of Rural England are a campaigning charity that aims to protect and enhance the countryside for the benefit of everyone.