Planning appeal decision
192 Spies Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands, B62 9SP
Planning appeal 3318398 at 192 Spies Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands, B62 9SP (Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 November 2023 by Inspector Hughes L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on highway safety.
new drop kerb to 192 Spies Lane
- Authority
- Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Hughes L
- Postcode
- B62 9SP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on highway safety
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The absence of sufficient information to demonstrate that the proposed access would not be detrimental to highway safety, particularly regarding vehicle manoeuvring and visibility for reversing vehicles.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy L1Policy S17Policy ENV2Policy ENV3Policy S6Policy S8
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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