Planning appeal decision
70 Vine Road, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0LT
Planning appeal 3310338 at 70 Vine Road, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0LT (Colchester Borough Council) was dismissed on 29 March 2023 by Inspector Shrimplin R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on highway safety and convenience.
described in the application form as a “drop kerb to Vine Road to allow vehicle access to new gravel hardstand as outlined on block plan
- Authority
- Colchester Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Shrimplin R
- Postcode
- CO5 0LT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on highway safety and convenience
What decided it
The proposed dropped kerb and parking bay would require vehicles to manoeuvre in reverse on a busy road between two significant junctions, creating an unacceptable impact on highway safety and convenience, and is unnecessary given the existing safe rear access.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP7Policy DM15Policy DM21Policy DM22
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 9
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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