®Planning appeal decision
8 Selsmore Avenue, HAYLING ISLAND, PO11 9PB
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
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
Framework references: 159, 167, 168, 11
Plan policies cited: Policy CS15, CS Appendix 4
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.