Planning appeal decision
51 Keresley Road, Coventry, CV6 2JB
Planning appeal 3339868 at 51 Keresley Road, Coventry, CV6 2JB (Coventry City Council) was allowed on 22 May 2024 by Inspector Down K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed dropped kerb and consequent off-street parking on highway safety, including pedestrian safety, in the vicinity of the appeal site.
a dropped kerb for vehicular access
- Authority
- Coventry City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Down K
- Postcode
- CV6 2JB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed dropped kerb and consequent off-street parking on highway safety, including pedestrian safety, in the vicinity of the appeal site
What decided it
The specific circumstances of the site, particularly the generous frontage, straightforward vehicle manoeuvrability, good visibility, and the prevalence of similar dropped kerb development in the vicinity, meant the proposed access would have no materially harmful effect on highway safety.
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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