Planning appeal decision
Hanbury Mews, Orchard Avenue, Shirley, CR0 7DW
Planning appeal 3307138 at Hanbury Mews, Orchard Avenue, Shirley, CR0 7DW (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 11 April 2023 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed gates upon highway safety.
Retrospective planning application for gates
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Hunter A
- Postcode
- CR0 7DW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed gates upon highway safety
- the effect of the proposed gates upon social cohesion and accessibility
- the effect of the proposed gates upon the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The new gates would cause unacceptable harm to highway safety when closed, as vehicles would be stationary in the highway waiting for access and the gate piers would restrict visibility, contrary to Policy DM29 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018 and Policy T6 of The London Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM29Policy T6Policy SP8Policy SP4Policy DM10Policy D6Policy D3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 111Paragraph 92Paragraph 130
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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