Planning appeal decision
172 Binley Road , Coventry , West Midlands, CV3 1HG
Planning appeal 3321587 at 172 Binley Road , Coventry , West Midlands, CV3 1HG (Coventry City Council) was dismissed on 20 October 2023 by Inspector Graham A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the safe and efficient use of the highway.
Formation of vehicular access including a dropped kerb to enable parking on the front property curtilage
- Authority
- Coventry City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Graham A
- Postcode
- CV3 1HG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the safe and efficient use of the highway
What decided it
The risk to the safety of highway users from vehicle manoeuvres at this busy location outweighed the personal benefits to the applicant, particularly given the availability of alternative rear parking.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy AC1Policy AC2
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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