88 Harley Shute Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 8BU

Planning appeal 6005250 at 88 Harley Shute Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 8BU (Hastings) was dismissed on 19 June 2026 by Inspector Stewart Glassar, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effectiveness of the surface water drainage for the proposed development.

extension and alteration to existing dwellinghouse and associated works

Authority: Hastings
Appeal type: householder · Householder
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Inspector: Stewart Glassar
Postcode: TN38 8BU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effectiveness of the surface water drainage for the proposed development

What decided it

The appellant failed to demonstrate that the proposed surface water drainage scheme would be effective and would not increase flood risk, contrary to Policy SC7 of the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SC7
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 182

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