Planning appeal decision
52 Edge Lane, Thornton, Sefton, Merseyside, L23 9XF
Planning appeal 3337183 at 52 Edge Lane, Thornton, Sefton, Merseyside, L23 9XF (Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 11 April 2024 by Inspector Benson E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the appeal proposal on highway safety.
to install a drop kerb in order to drive onto the driveway at the front of the house
- Authority
- Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Benson E
- Postcode
- L23 9XF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the appeal proposal on highway safety
What decided it
The proposed vehicle crossing would encroach onto and affect a junction, leading to an unacceptable risk of conflict between highway users and conditions detrimental to highway safety.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EQ2 (2a)Policy EQ3 (f)
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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