Planning appeal decision
76 Trinity Road, Halstead, Essex, C09 1ED
Planning appeal 3290337 at 76 Trinity Road, Halstead, Essex, C09 1ED (Braintree District Council) was dismissed on 15 November 2022 by Inspector Sturgess M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would provide for adequate on-site parking having regard to the safety of those using the footpath and the extent of on street parking in the area.
returning what was originally a two bed semi-detached property back to its original format, currently a 3 bed detached. Rear single storey extension included and external works to suit
- Authority
- Braintree District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Sturgess M
- Postcode
- CO9 1ED
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would provide for adequate on-site parking having regard to the safety of those using the footpath and the extent of on street parking in the area
What decided it
The proposal would harm the safety of pedestrians using the footpath due to vehicles manoeuvring in restricted spaces and would fail to provide the required number of parking spaces for the two dwellings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LPP43Policy LPP52
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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