Augustine House, Gogmore Lane, Chersey, Surrey, KT16 9AP

Planning appeal 3341008 at Augustine House, Gogmore Lane, Chersey, Surrey, KT16 9AP (Runnymede Borough Council) was dismissed on 26 November 2024 by Inspector Goldberg V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

the ‘demolition of existing buildings and construction of a new mixed-use development including up to 840sqm commercial space (Class E); up to nine residential units; and associated refuse, cycle parking and landscaping’

Authority: Runnymede Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Goldberg V
Postcode: KT16 9AP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the surrounding residential properties in respect of noise and disturbance
whether the proposed development would be suitably located in relation to flood risk

What decided it

The substantial harm identified in relation to the suitability of the proposed development in relation to flood risk, specifically the lack of a safe access and egress route with flood depths exceeding acceptable thresholds at multiple points along the evacuation route, significantly outweighed the moderate benefits of residential delivery and economic benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy EE1Policy EE2Policy EE13
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 90Paragraph 173

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