Plot 4 Stratford Road, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, LN12 1EX

the change of use of existing triple garage into a dwelling along with separation from existing land

Authority: East Lindsey District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Cryan M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would comply with national and local planning policy which seeks to steer new development away from areas at the highest risk of flooding
Whether the proposed dwelling would cause unacceptable harm to neighbours' living conditions, with regard to overlooking and privacy

What decided it

The proposed development fails to comply with flood risk policy requirements (sequential and exception tests, and EA mitigation advice) and would cause unacceptable harm to neighbours' privacy, with no material considerations outweighing these conflicts with the development plan.

Framework references: 11, 135, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 173, 174

Plan policies cited: Policy SP17, Policy SP18, Policy SP10

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