Planning appeal decision
Maynard Court, Clarence Road, Windsor, SL4 5BG
Planning appeal 3346611 at Maynard Court, Clarence Road, Windsor, SL4 5BG (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead) was dismissed on 10 April 2025 by Inspector Han U, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether prior approval should be granted having regard to flooding risks in relation to the building.
‘The proposal is to extend at third floor level to provide four additional flats: 2x studios and 2x 1bedroom units, taking advantage of the central government permitted development rights which encourages better use of urban land.’
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Han U
- Postcode
- SL4 5BG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether prior approval should be granted having regard to flooding risks in relation to the building
What decided it
The absence of a site evacuation plan with clearly defined safe access and escape routes and measures to manage residual risks associated with extreme flood events meant the proposal failed to demonstrate safe access and escape routes as required by paragraph 181 of the Framework and condition A.2.1(d) of the GPDO.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 181
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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