Planning appeal decision
7-8 Albert Road, North Woolwich, Newham , London, E16 2DW
Planning appeal 3324484 at 7-8 Albert Road, North Woolwich, Newham , London, E16 2DW (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 12 March 2024 by Inspector Lancaster K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would comply with the limitations and conditions in respect of flooding risks in relation to the building in accordance with the provisions of Class MA Condition MA.2(2)(c) of the GPDO.
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- Authority
- London Borough of Newham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Lancaster K
- Postcode
- E16 2DW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would comply with the limitations and conditions in respect of flooding risks in relation to the building in accordance with the provisions of Class MA Condition MA.2(2)(c) of the GPDO
What decided it
The appellant failed to demonstrate that sleeping accommodation located below the modelled breach flood level would be protected by permanent fixed barriers capable of preventing water ingress from all external openings and withstanding flood depths of up to 2.52 metres throughout the lifetime of the development.
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