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Uphill Marine Centre, Uphill Wharf, Weston Super Mare, North Somerser, BS23 4XR
Planning appeal 3289824 at Uphill Marine Centre, Uphill Wharf, Weston Super Mare, North Somerser, BS23 4XR (North Somerset Council) was dismissed on 15 June 2022 by Inspector O'Connor H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the site provides a suitable location for the proposal having regard to flood risk and the associated local and national planning policies.
the demolition/removal of existing static caravan, workshop and tent on site. Extension and alterations to existing warden’s accommodation and toilet block to include 2 storey extension to North East with canopy to South East, rear extension to North West and revised balcony to South West. Ridge height increased with provision of 6 no rooflights on South East elevation and 3 no rooflights on North West elevation. Provision of a chandlery/shop at ground floor within the extended building
- Authority
- North Somerset Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- O'Connor H
- Postcode
- BS23 4XR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the site provides a suitable location for the proposal having regard to flood risk and the associated local and national planning policies
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal fails the exception test for flood risk because it would not provide wider sustainability benefits to the community that outweigh the flood risk, and the scale of the residential accommodation proposed exceeds what would be ancillary to the marina operation.
The moderate weight given to economic benefits and improved residential accommodation did not justify departing from the development plan, which conflicts with the proposal on flood risk and design grounds, and the Framework's approach to flood risk management provided a clear reason for refusal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS3Policy CS12Policy CS33Policy DM1Policy DM32
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 81Paragraph 84Paragraph 130Paragraph 163Paragraph 164
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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