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Dismissed18 May 20266003866

The Firs, West End Road, Wyberton, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7LL

Planning appeal 6003866 at The Firs, West End Road, Wyberton, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7LL (Boston Borough Council) was dismissed on 18 May 2026 by Inspector Gee R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the variation of condition 9 is appropriate having regard to flooding.

siting of up to 15no. lodges with amenity space, landscaping, an internal road network, parking areas, and associated infrastructure without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref B/21/0077 dated 18 August 2021

Authority
Boston Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Gee R
Postcode
PE21 7LL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the variation of condition 9 is appropriate having regard to flooding

What decided it

The residual tidal flood risk to the site remains unacceptable even with raised ground levels, and seasonal occupancy restrictions are necessary to ensure the safety of occupants in accordance with flood risk policy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 4 of the South East Lincolnshire Local Plan 2011-2036
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 164Paragraph 44

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