West Berkshire Council is considering a proposal to build 14 new homes on agricultural land near East Ilsley High Street. The proposal — submitted by Manor Oak Homes — includes eight affordable homes, open public space and a shared office space. A Flood Risk assessment noted the development site is located within Flood Zone 1 and is at a low risk of flooding from all other sources. The report states the risk of groundwater and sewer flooding is low — but has no records for either. Thames Water said: “The scale of the proposed development doesn’t materially affect the sewer network and as such …