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Dismissed7 June 20233315863

Land off A1133, Newton on Trent, Gainsborough, Lincs, LN1 2JP

Planning appeal 3315863 at Land off A1133, Newton on Trent, Gainsborough, Lincs, LN1 2JP (West Lindsey District Council) was dismissed on 7 June 2023 by Inspector Crosby L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would result in unacceptable flood risk.

erection of 5 no. dwellings and 1 no. substitute dwelling in lieu of existing approval, including new shared access drive and parking and an upgrade of existing access onto A1133

Authority
West Lindsey District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Crosby L
Postcode
LN1 2JP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would result in unacceptable flood risk
  • Whether the proposal would provide an appropriate location having regard to the Council's spatial strategy and the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The failure to carry out a sequential test for flood risk, which is a mandatory requirement under national planning policy guidance and policy S21, despite the site being located in Flood Zone 2.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
LP2LP4LP14S21S1S4

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