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Dismissed27 July 20266004921

57 Ladymead, Guildford, GU1 1DB

Planning appeal 6004921 at 57 Ladymead, Guildford, GU1 1DB (Guildford Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 July 2026 by Inspector C Walker, 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 and site.

change of use of ground floor from Class E to 45 flats (26 x 1bedroom/1person, 12 x 1bedroom/2person and 7 x 2bedroom/3person)

Authority
Guildford Borough Council
Appeal type
major · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
C Walker
Postcode
GU1 1DB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on flooding risks in relation to the building and site

What decided it

The absence of a safe and reliable dry means of escape during flood events, combined with the significant flood hazard posed by evacuation routes and the lack of identified evacuation destinations, meant the development could not be demonstrated to be safe for its lifetime as required by policy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy P4

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