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Allowed27 April 20233295114

57 Ladymead, Guildford, GU1 1BZ

Planning appeal 3295114 at 57 Ladymead, Guildford, GU1 1BZ (Guildford Borough Council) was allowed on 27 April 2023 by Inspector Naylor R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether sufficient information has been provided to demonstrate that the proposed development complies with condition O.2(1)(c) of Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the GPDO regarding flooding risks on the site.

for prior approval for the proposed change of use from office to residential providing 108 units

Authority
Guildford Borough Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Naylor R
Postcode
GU1 1DB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether sufficient information has been provided to demonstrate that the proposed development complies with condition O.2(1)(c) of Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the GPDO regarding flooding risks on the site

What decided it

The topographical evidence in the Technical Design Note demonstrating that the building frontage and access routes are elevated above modelled flood levels, enabling safe access and egress during flood events.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 162Paragraph 168Paragraph 167

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