We are located in the Scottish Borders and we are in the planning
process to erect 2 glamping pods on land approx 6 metres higher than
the riverbed in our garden. Our land is on a 1:200 flood plain.
Planning is stating that we need to relocate these outwith the flood
plain, which is impossible. Glamping pods have a limited lifespan and
won't be here in 200 years and even in 200 years there is absolutely
no way that flooding will occur (see attached pics - hubby is at the
height the pods will be able the river 6m). We can't get past this
with planning and they have requested a Flood Risk Assessment. Before
we go to this expense I am looking for advice. We extensively
extended our house 10 years ago and the extension is on a lower ground
level than the pods. No objection or issue was made in relation to
flooding of our extension so why can they object to the siting of 2
non permanent structures on higher land? I'm completely confused re
this. There is more chance of our house flooding in 200 years than
the pods! The pods are also able to be moved, if necessary. I'm
arguing with planning but getting nowhere, it's like their mind is
made up. We were initially provided with a positive pre-planning
application saying the area would benefit from these and the location
is appropriate in terms of all of the local plans. TIA
