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Allowed11 June 20266005037

Land North West of 630 Oilmills Road, Pondersbridge, PE26 2TR

Planning appeal 6005037 at Land North West of 630 Oilmills Road, Pondersbridge, PE26 2TR (Fenland) was allowed on 11 June 2026 by Inspector K Allen, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether there are reasonably available sites appropriate for the proposed development in areas at lower risk of flooding and whether the sequential and exception tests have been met.

the erection of one dwelling and access

Authority
Fenland
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
K Allen
Postcode
PE26 2TR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether there are reasonably available sites appropriate for the proposed development in areas at lower risk of flooding and whether the sequential and exception tests have been met

What decided it

The proposal satisfies both the sequential and exception tests for flood risk, demonstrating that development in this Flood Zone 3 location is justified by sustainability benefits and can be made safe for its lifetime.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP14 of the Fenland Local Plan (May 2014)

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