Planning appeal decision
489 Ley Street, Redbridge , Ilford, IG2 7QX
Planning appeal 3302073 at 489 Ley Street, Redbridge , Ilford, IG2 7QX (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 30 December 2022 by Inspector McGurk N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on highway safety.
formation of vehicular access
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- McGurk N
- Postcode
- IG2 7QX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on highway safety
What decided it
The proposed access would create a significant risk to pedestrian safety by requiring vehicles to manoeuvre across a well-used pavement in close proximity to a bus stop and school.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP23LP26
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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