Planning appeal decision
7 Meadow Close, Ruislip, HA4 8AP
Planning appeal 3292951 at 7 Meadow Close, Ruislip, HA4 8AP (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 13 May 2022 by Inspector Robbie G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not it has been demonstrated that there are no other sequentially preferable sites at lower risk of flooding than the appeal site.
redevelopment of site to create a pair of semi detached dwellings following the demolition of the existing detached dwelling
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Robbie G
- Postcode
- HA4 8AP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not it has been demonstrated that there are no other sequentially preferable sites at lower risk of flooding than the appeal site
What decided it
The failure to adequately and robustly demonstrate that there are no suitable sites available in areas of lower flood risk than the appeal site, contrary to Local Plan policies EM6 and DMEI9.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Local Plan Part 1 policy EM6Local Plan Part 2 policy DMEI9London Plan policy SI12
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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