Planning appeal decision
307 Green Lane, Chertsey, KT16 9QR
Planning appeal 3276188 at 307 Green Lane, Chertsey, KT16 9QR (Runnymede Borough Council) was dismissed on 10 February 2022 by Inspector Smith D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development passes the sequential test in relation to flood risk and, if so, whether the exception test is satisfied.
a development of 9 chalet bungalows to the rear of 299- 311 Green Lane with access via 307 Green Lane
- Authority
- Runnymede Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Smith D
- Postcode
- KT16 9QR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development passes the sequential test in relation to flood risk and, if so, whether the exception test is satisfied
What decided it
The proposed development fails the sequential test because reasonably available sites appropriate for the development exist in areas with lower risk of flooding than the appeal site.
The benefits of providing 8 additional dwellings do not outweigh the conflict with the development plan and national policy requiring development to avoid flood risk wherever possible
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EE13
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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