8 Selsmore Avenue, Hayling Island, PO11 9PB

Planning appeal 3316047 at 8 Selsmore Avenue, Hayling Island, PO11 9PB (Havant Borough Council) was dismissed on 21 August 2023 by Inspector Redford R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether, having regard to flood risk, the appeal site is an appropriate location for the proposed development.

the division of site into two to allow the construction of a three bedroomed detached bungalow to the rear, and partial demolition and remodelling of front property

Authority: Havant Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Redford R
Postcode: PO11 9PB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether, having regard to flood risk, the appeal site is an appropriate location for the proposed development

What decided it

The appeal site is within an area at risk of future flooding and the proposal failed to submit a flood risk assessment or demonstrate appropriate mitigation, thereby conflicting with CS Policy CS15 and the Framework.

The presumption in favour of sustainable development under paragraph 11 of the Framework was displaced by flood risk policy providing a clear reason for refusal; the limited housing benefits and associated economic and social benefits attracted very limited weight and could not overcome the significant harm identified in relation to flood risk

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS15CS Appendix 4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 159Paragraph 167Paragraph 168Paragraph 11

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