Planning appeal decision
Carlyle Business Centre, Gogmore Lane, Chertsey, KT16 9AP, KT16 9AP
Planning appeal 3365693 at Carlyle Business Centre, Gogmore Lane, Chertsey, KT16 9AP, KT16 9AP (Runnymede Borough Council) was dismissed on 29 August 2025 by Inspector Walker C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on flooding risks in relation to the building.
prior notification requirement under Part MA of the GPDO for the change of use of Class E space to form 9 apartments
- Authority
- Runnymede Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Walker C
- Postcode
- KT16 9AP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on flooding risks in relation to the building
What decided it
The proposed evacuation route is not safe or reliable during a design flood event, with sections exceeding acceptable flood depths and hazard ratings that would place residents at unacceptable risk.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EE13
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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