Land At Brookfield Lane, Aston End, East Hertfordshire, SG2 7HG

Planning appeal 3341758 at Land At Brookfield Lane, Aston End, East Hertfordshire, SG2 7HG (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 11 December 2024 by Inspector Pearce J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the proposed development on highway safety, with regard to access and the provision of parking.

the continued use of land for dog walking activity (Sui Generis), with proposed longer daily hours of operation (07:00 - 19:00), also to be used at weekends, the maximum number of dogs on site to be increased to 20, the private rental of the site for a maximum of 2 members of the public to exercise their dogs, the designation of a portion of the site to agricultural use, and car parking to take place within the site

Authority: East Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Pearce J
Postcode: SG2 7HG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Effect of the proposed development on highway safety, with regard to access and the provision of parking

What decided it

The absence of sufficient information demonstrating that safe and suitable access can be achieved for all users, particularly regarding parking provision and vehicle manoeuvring arrangements in relation to the increased vehicle movements from the proposed use.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy TRA2

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