Planning appeal decision
320 Bastable Avenue, Barking, Essex, IG11 0LL
Planning appeal 3284758 at 320 Bastable Avenue, Barking, Essex, IG11 0LL (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was dismissed on 9 March 2023 by Inspector Wellstead J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on highway safety.
2 options for Vehicle Access to the Front of 320 Bastable Avenue Property with drop kerb, Option 1 is the preferred option
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wellstead J
- Postcode
- IG11 0LL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on highway safety
What decided it
The proposed vehicle access would require vehicles to cross directly through the pedestrian waiting area at a busy bus stop, creating unacceptable highway safety conflicts.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BR10Policy D8Policy T1Policy T3Policy T4
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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