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Dismissed3 October 20223286824

38 Alma Road, Reigate, RH2 0DH

Planning appeal 3286824 at 38 Alma Road, Reigate, RH2 0DH (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was dismissed on 3 October 2022 by Inspector Szymanski D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether or not the proposed development is compliant with policies in respect of flood risk.

Erection of a pair of semi-detached dwellings with associated parking and landscaping following the demolition of the existing garage

Authority
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Szymanski D
Postcode
RH2 0DH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether or not the proposed development is compliant with policies in respect of flood risk
  • the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area including the RASC

What decided it

The proposed development fails to satisfy the sequential test required by the Framework and Planning Practice Guidance for development in areas at medium risk of surface water flooding, as no evidence demonstrates that no other appropriate sites reasonably available exist in areas with lower flood risk.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CCF2Policy DES1Policy DES3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 159Paragraph 161Paragraph 162Paragraph 163Paragraph 130

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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