Planning appeal decision
260 Carterhatch Lane, Enfield, EN1 4BG
Planning appeal 3289956 at 260 Carterhatch Lane, Enfield, EN1 4BG (London Borough of Enfield) was allowed on 11 November 2022 by Inspector Wilkinson H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on highway safety, including the free flow of traffic.
the construction of hardstanding with car turntable in connection with vehicular access
- Authority
- London Borough of Enfield
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wilkinson H
- Postcode
- EN1 4BG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on highway safety, including the free flow of traffic
What decided it
The manual override safeguard on the turntable ensures vehicles can leave the site in a forward gear even if the turntable fails mechanically, thereby eliminating the highway safety concern that was the Council's main objection.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D8Policy T1Policy T2Policy 25Policy 30DMD Policy 45DMD Policy 46
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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