Planning appeal decision
Riversdale Church Street, Ruyton Xi Towns, Shrewsbury, SY4 1LA
Planning appeal 3283903 at Riversdale Church Street, Ruyton Xi Towns, Shrewsbury, SY4 1LA (Shropshire County Council) was dismissed on 19 May 2022 by Inspector Smith H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Highway and pedestrian safety.
‘conversion of stable block to rear of Riversdale to form two bedroom dwelling, refurbishment of existing cottage and erection of new four bedroom dwelling on land adjacent Riversdale. Formation of new crossover and driveways.’
- Authority
- Shropshire County Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Smith H
- Postcode
- SY4 1LA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Highway and pedestrian safety
- Protected species
- The character and appearance of the area, with specific regard to heritage assets
What decided it
The proposal would create unacceptable highway safety risks due to inadequate visibility splays and likely vehicle reversals onto a sensitive street near a primary school, combined with insufficient evidence that protected species would not be adversely affected.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS6CS9CS17MD2MD12MD13
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 111
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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