Inspector overturns Lancaster’s refusal of five homes on designated open space after examining flood risk, protected trees and the housing shortfall.
Heysham housing appeal allows five homes on open space
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Blashford groundwater appeal: 140 homes refused
An Inspector refuses 140 homes at an allocated Ringwood site after crucial groundwater evidence leaves future flood safety uncertain.
Mersey tidal barrage corridor proposed
A preferred Bromborough to Otterspool corridor is recommended for the Mersey tidal barrage, with a decision due on 6 November.
Brent paving appeal allowed with drainage conditions
An Inspector allows a reduced Brent garden-paving scheme, with porous drainage and biodiversity conditions after an earlier refusal.
Flood risk annexe refused despite family care benefits
A Maidstone annexe appeal weighs family care and equality considerations against the dangers of building homes in the functional floodplain.
Flood risk appeal allows Kent flat to become offices
A Kent flood-risk appeal allows the loss of an upstairs flat after the Inspector finds no reliable safe escape route during flooding.
Drove Lane solar approved despite floodplain concerns
East Riding grants a 49.99MW solar farm at Wawne, with demanding conditions for flood risk, bird habitat and restoration.
Goxhill drainage appeal allows 15 homes despite 2030 warning
Fifteen Goxhill homes win on appeal despite sewer capacity concerns, but the Inspector rejects the developer’s claim for costs.
Newark Local Plan Update Adopted Despite Supply Gap
Newark and Sherwood adopts updated site allocations despite its Inspector warning that the district cannot demonstrate five years of deliverable housing.
Portadown flood scheme: utility works start on £60m plan
Utility diversions have begun at People’s Park as Northern Ireland prepares flood defences intended to protect more than 380 properties.
Security dog training wins appeal over A505 road audit
An Inspector has allowed eight-dog security training at Bridgefoot Poultry Farm after finding the existing A505 access did not require a Stage 1 road safety audit.
Towers Road Link approved for new Monklands hospital
A 2.3 km Airdrie road and second hospital access has permission, but extensive conditions must be cleared before work starts.
Ilton traveller site fails on flood safety and amenity
Three pitches were refused despite a serious shortage of traveller sites, with evacuation reliability, odour and flies central to the decision.
Shrewsbury flats fail over unsafe flood escape routes
The Pump House flats would sit above the predicted flood level, but the Inspector found that access, evacuation and rescue remained unsafe.
Bourne bungalows win appeal despite flood concerns
The Drummond Road scheme replaces one house with nine bungalows, with detailed drainage and other safeguards required before construction can proceed.
Hardwick homes: councillors refuse 138-home outline plan
Councillors rejected the St Neots Road outline scheme while backing eight self-build homes in Guilden Morden, with formal notices still pending.
Alfold homes: 70 allowed with sewerage safeguards
Up to 70 homes gain outline permission west of Loxwood Road, with drainage safeguards and both developer costs claims refused.
Westham homes: 250 allowed and partial costs against council
The East Sussex scheme includes 35% affordable housing, while detailed design, drainage and flood management still require further approval.
Flood Performance Certificates to be piloted in England
England’s planned trials will test property-level flood information, while a separate proposal explores verification of resilience measures in new homes.
Planning responses: Environment Agency reports faster advice
New English performance figures distinguish replies within 21 days from agreed extensions, with practical implications for applicants awaiting environmental advice.
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