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Dismissed15 July 20253356302

123 Marine Parade, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 2BX

Planning appeal 3356302 at 123 Marine Parade, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 2BX (Swale Borough Council) was dismissed on 15 July 2025 by Inspector Szymanski D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether or not the proposal is compliant with policies in respect of flood risk.

Erection of three-bedroom detached dwelling and associated amenities

Authority
Swale Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Szymanski D
Postcode
ME12 2BX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether or not the proposal is compliant with policies in respect of flood risk
  • the effect of the proposal upon highway operation and safety
  • the effect of the proposal upon designated habitats sites

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with fundamental flood risk policies by failing to satisfy the sequential test, which alone outweighs all benefits; additionally, the scheme cannot proceed due to unmitigated likely significant effects on designated habitats sites under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM21Policy ST1Policy ST3Policy DM14Policy DM28
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 170Paragraph 172Paragraph 173Paragraph 174Paragraph 175Paragraph 181Paragraph 177Paragraph 179Paragraph 115Paragraph 193

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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