Planning appeal decision
North Farmhouse Long Lane, Fowlmere, Royston, Cambs, SG8 7TG
Planning appeal 3294178 at North Farmhouse Long Lane, Fowlmere, Royston, Cambs, SG8 7TG (South Cambridgeshire District Council) was allowed on 25 June 2022 by Inspector Barnes D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the safety of other highway users.
the construction of a new vehicular access onto Long Lane
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Barnes D
- Postcode
- SG8 7TG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the safety of other highway users
What decided it
The proposed access would provide safe and suitable access to the property with appropriate visibility splays and would not materially increase traffic movements or conflict with highway safety requirements.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HQ/1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 110
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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