Planning appeal decision
14 Long Lane, Croydon, CR0 7AN
Planning appeal 3274604 at 14 Long Lane, Croydon, CR0 7AN (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 1 November 2021 by Inspector Nicholls H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposal on highway safety.
creation of a vehicle crossover with turntable on driveway
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Nicholls H
- Postcode
- CR0 7AN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the proposal on highway safety
- whether the personal circumstances of the occupier of the appeal dwelling indicate that planning permission should be granted
What decided it
The personal circumstances of the occupier, which demonstrated a genuine need for the parking space and would materially improve their quality of life, outweighed the minor highway safety harm identified.
The minor compromise to highway safety and efficient use of the road was outweighed by the personal circumstances of the occupier, justifying a decision other than in strict accordance with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP8.6Policy DM30
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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