Planning appeal decision
36 Orgarswick Avenue, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, TN29 0NX
Planning appeal 3275272 at 36 Orgarswick Avenue, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, TN29 0NX (Folkestone and Hythe District Council) was dismissed on 11 February 2022 by Inspector Hall C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the development having regard to (a) flood risk; and (b) biodiversity.
for the change of use of land to part of residential curtilage, together with erection of sheds, a greenhouse, and the creation of a hard standing for the siting of caravans
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Hall C
- Postcode
- TN29 0NX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the development having regard to (a) flood risk; and (b) biodiversity
What decided it
The development would lead to unnecessary flood risk and management issues by restricting Environment Agency access to the main river and risking material mobilisation during high flows, combined with adverse impacts on biodiversity and natural habitat corridors.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy NE8Policy NE9Policy NE2
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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