Planning appeal decision
17 Leaden Close, Loughton, IG10 3FF
Planning appeal 3339334 at 17 Leaden Close, Loughton, IG10 3FF (Epping Forest District Council) was dismissed on 13 June 2024 by Inspector Allan J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the layout of parking provision and highway safety.
alterations to the existing vehicle canopy to create garage
- Authority
- Epping Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Allan J
- Postcode
- IG10 3FF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the layout of parking provision and highway safety
What decided it
The proposed garage door position would force vehicles to encroach into the shared pedestrian/vehicle surface, creating an unacceptable parking layout that is detrimental to highway safety.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy T1
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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