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Dismissed20 December 20243347422

5 Vinelands, Lydd, Romney Marsh, Kent , TN29 9BH

Planning appeal 3347422 at 5 Vinelands, Lydd, Romney Marsh, Kent , TN29 9BH (Folkestone and Hythe District Council) was dismissed on 20 December 2024 by Inspector Lawrence E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the site is in a suitable location with regard to Flood Risk.

demolition of existing garage for the erection of one two storey two bedroom house

Authority
Folkestone and Hythe District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Lawrence E
Postcode
TN29 9BH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the site is in a suitable location with regard to Flood Risk

What decided it

The proposal fails the sequential test as reasonably available alternative sites at lower flood risk exist that could accommodate comparable development, and the council can demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.

The visual acceptability of the dwelling, provision of a local home, and contribution to the local community and economy were materially outweighed by the weight to be given to flood risk and the associated safety of people and property

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SS3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 170Paragraph 173Paragraph 174Paragraph 177Paragraph 178

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