Planning appeal decision
222 London Road, Brandon, IP27 0LP
Planning appeal 3320408 at 222 London Road, Brandon, IP27 0LP (West Suffolk) was dismissed on 5 September 2023 by Inspector Bowden N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed vehicular access on highway safety with particular regard to the proximity of a controlled pedestrian crossing.
a drop kerb from A1065 London Road onto a driveway constructed on the front garden of 222 London Road Brandon Suffolk
- Authority
- West Suffolk
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bowden N
- Postcode
- IP27 0LP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed vehicular access on highway safety with particular regard to the proximity of a controlled pedestrian crossing
What decided it
The proposed vehicular access would be located on zig-zag markings approaching a pedestrian crossing and would not leave the controlled area clear, creating an unacceptable risk to highway safety contrary to policy DM2 and the NPPF.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM2
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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