This policy is not currently in line with National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) or the findings of your Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA). The sequential approach is not clear in this policy nor the need to locate development outside of medium to high flood risk areas. However, this only requires simple changes to the policy wording to make it sound. In line with your SFRA findings and site specific policies you should strengthen this policy and state that development should be located outside medium to high risk flood areas (flood zone 2 and 3). The sequences outlined in this policy need to be amended to reflect National Guidance: the NPPF and The Planning Practice Guidance: Flood Risk and Coastal Change. It is imperative that you have a robust policy that emphasises the sequential approach to all development in your area.