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Feniton A1 plan map

The proposed route of the Feniton Flood Alleviation Scheme

Scheme Overview

60 properties in the centre of New Feniton experienced flooding in October 2008 as the existing watercourse was unable to cope with the quantity of water.

Along with partner agencies The Environment Agency and Devon County Council, we have agreed a scheme to collect flood water from above the village and divert it via a 1050mm diameter pipe down through the village to a new section of open channel south of the village.

The scheme also includes for property level protection to a number of properties further downstream.

Planning permission was granted in 2015 and in 2024.

Phase 1

As part of the main scheme around the village, East Devon District Council had to protect properties downstream of Ottery Road.

Phase 1 included a new ditch around Metcombe & Sweethams Cottage and a ditch bypassing the ponds at Gosford Farm.

This work was completed January 2016.

Phase 2

Phase 2 consisted of property protection works at The Oaks, Pines Cottage and Iron Gate Lodge. This consisted of the construction of flood gates, walls and raised drives. All works for Phase 2 are completed.

Phase 3

Phase 3 involved connection of the pipe underneath the railway line between Exeter St David’s and Waterloo.

Phase 4

Phase 4 consists of the installation of the 1050mm diameter pipe, and the channels which feed into it.

The pipe will be installed up to and connected into the railway crossing installed as part of Phase 3.

The pipe will continue north of the railway, across Green lane and into Wells Avenue heading northwards through Warwick Close.

The pipe will pass through the corner of the Wainhomes site, into the Parish Council’s play area and head north towards the Youth Centre.

It will re-enter the Wainhomes site before travelling north to cross Station Road before entering the fields behind Mount View, where a swale will be constructed to route flood flows into the new culvert.

Work started in September 2024 and should be complete in autumn 2025.

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