Planning appeal decision
5 Kites Nest Lane, Lightpill, Stroud, GL5 3NR
Planning appeal 3359164 at 5 Kites Nest Lane, Lightpill, Stroud, GL5 3NR (Stroud District Council) was allowed on 10 April 2025 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed drainage system would be acceptable and appropriate, particularly having regard to the issue of flood risk.
erection of three dwellings, demolition of shop & renovation of existing dwelling. Resubmission of S.20/1686/FUL
- Authority
- Stroud District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Edwards J
- Postcode
- GL5 3NR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed drainage system would be acceptable and appropriate, particularly having regard to the issue of flood risk
What decided it
The proposed drainage system would reduce surface water runoff and provide substantial attenuation, would not increase flood risk, and would accord with the drainage hierarchy in Policy ES4 as alternative solutions were impracticable.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ES4
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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