Planning appeal decision
97 Palmerston Road, London, N22 8QS
Planning appeal 3269565 at 97 Palmerston Road, London, N22 8QS (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 8 November 2021 by Inspector Sabu R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on highway safety.
described as, ‘creation of a proposed new dropped kerb and single parking space
- Authority
- London Borough of Enfield
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Sabu R
- Postcode
- N22 8QS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on highway safety
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area with regard to trees
What decided it
The proposed dropped kerb would create an unacceptable risk of collision due to its proximity to nearby junctions and the distraction caused by directional signage to approaching motorists.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP24Policy DMD37Policy DMD46Policy CP30Policy DMD80Policy DMD81Policy CP31
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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