Dear Consultant
We are preparing for three planning applications
1) for new window openings. No change of use.
2) a modification to the existing roof of the extension, by making it into a flat roof. No change of use.
3) new dormer windows to the main roof of the building. No change of use.
4) After the above applications to change the external envelope of the building, we will apply for prior approval permitted development rights class G for the upper 2 floors and class MA for the ground floor.
The site postcode is DN32 7NQ rear of 68 Harold Street. This area is classed flood risk 3 therefore a flood risk assessment is required.
Please find drawings attached. We could also merge these first three applications all into one, if it is more cost-effective. This would be very easy for us.
For all these 4 planning applications, a flood risk assessment is required. Since we know we are going to require them for all 4 we would prefer to only have one flood risk assessment for the site with 4 different recommendations at the end maybe as appendices, sort of plug in depending on which application we are making at the time. Any other solutions can be considered.
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In particular for class MA on the ground floor, we will need to have in place reasonable mitigation factors to be able to develop the site all throughout the ground floor and all the upper floors. Self-contained flats will need be placed on the ground floor, including bedrooms. Raising of the ground floor level is out of the question.
Mitigation factors to allow sleeping accommodation on the ground floor can be: Staircases leading to the upper floors , flood proof external doors, removable flood barriers, flood reinforcement etc.
Water-resistant external door/s are feasible, therefore this is an acceptable mitigation factor for the development.
Therefore, if you are confident you will be able to produce mitigation factors which would aid getting planning permission for residential use of the ground floor this is preferred.
For Andreas Investments Ltd
Kind Regards
Andreas Russo
07830885825