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Allowed15 November 20223294623

Land to North of Ennerdale Country House Hotel, Cleator, CA23 3DT

Planning appeal 3294623 at Land to North of Ennerdale Country House Hotel, Cleator, CA23 3DT (Copeland Borough Council *) was allowed on 15 November 2022 by Inspector Harrison F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on highway safety.

outline application for residential housing development

Authority
Copeland Borough Council *
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Harrison F

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on highway safety

What decided it

The second speed survey results, accepted as valid by the Highway Authority and Council, demonstrated that 60m visibility splays are suitable for this residential section of the A5086, and a traffic calming scheme secured by condition would ensure highway safety.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy T1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 110Paragraph 111

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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