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Council Rejects Thorne Homes Due to Flooding
27 Aug
Summary
- Plans for 31 lodges near Thorne were rejected by councillors.
- The land is designated as highly vulnerable to flooding.
- Developers disputed flood zone map accuracy.
Councillors at City of Doncaster Council have refused permission for a development of 31 park homes and a social hub on a field near Thorne. The developer, WPS Developments, had argued that the site's flood zone maps were inaccurate.
However, council members were not persuaded by these assertions and upheld the Environment Agency's objections. The land is considered highly vulnerable to flooding, with parts designated as Flood Zone Three, indicating a higher probability of inundation.
A representative for the applicant expressed surprise at the decision, suggesting recent changes to flood maps made them appear unrealistic. Despite these claims, the council prioritized flood risk assessments in their refusal.
