142 Oyster Lane, Byfleet, West Byfleet, KT14 7JQ

Planning appeal 3333797 at 142 Oyster Lane, Byfleet, West Byfleet, KT14 7JQ (Woking Borough Council) was dismissed on 1 November 2024 by Inspector Raygen Z, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal site is in an appropriate location having regard to flooding risk.

the demolition of existing two storey detached building together with the construction of a replacement four storey building providing x32 flats together with associated works permitted by Part 20, Class ZA

Authority: Woking Borough Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Raygen Z
Postcode: KT14 7JQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the appeal site is in an appropriate location having regard to flooding risk
The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area with regard to the design and external appearance of the new building
Whether the proposed use is in an appropriate location with particular regard to noise
The effect of the development on the amenity of the new building with regard to outdoor space (Appeal A only)
Whether there would be adequate natural light in all habitable rooms of each new dwellinghouse (Appeal B only)

What decided it

Both appeals failed on the ground that the sequential test for flood risk had not been completed, as the site is in a medium risk surface water flooding area and the Framework requires development to be steered to areas with the lowest risk of flooding.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 167Paragraph 168Paragraph 135Paragraph 180Paragraph 191

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