Silver Bearch, Tysea Hill, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JP

retain front wall to highways”. The application was submitted retrospectively, and the development was in place at the time of my site visit. I have considered the appeal on a retrospective basis and have omitted “retain” from the development description. 4. The Council describe the development as including gates, in addition to the front wall. This is not disputed by the appellant. In my

Authority: Epping Forest District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Not Applicable
Inspector: Dade E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the gates on highway safety

What decided it

The low traffic and pedestrian movements in the area, combined with good visibility and the commonplace nature of short-term vehicle stops in residential areas, mean the gates would not have a harmful effect on highway safety.

Plan policies cited: saved policy ST4 of the Epping Forest District Local Plan Alterations 2006, policy T1 of the emerging Epping Forest District Local Plan (submission version 2017)

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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