The head of the Environment Agency is to warn against building new homes on flood plains, amid flooding in parts of the UK following heavy rain.
In a speech later, Sir James Bevan will say new housing should only be allowed if they are resilient to flooding.
It comes after Storms Ciara and Dennis caused widespread flooding.
Rivers are set to reach their highest-ever levels in Shrewsbury on Tuesday, where a severe flood warning - meaning a danger to life - is in place.
