Flood plain homes 'not ruled out'

Homes on flood plains are at greater risk in heavy rains

The government has not ruled out more development on flood plains, as it unveils plans for 3m new homes by 2020.

Housing Minister Yvette Cooper told MPs new guidance would require councils "to plan more widely for the consequences of climate change," including flooding.

The Housing Green Paper says councils should get Environment Agency advice on the flood risk of new developments.

The Tories say plans will put more homes at risk, as floods swamp parts of Gloucestershire and Worcestershire.

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