Planning appeal decision
Land North of Shiplake Row, Binfield Heath , RG9 4DR
Planning appeal 3346263 at Land North of Shiplake Row, Binfield Heath , RG9 4DR (South Oxfordshire District Council) was allowed on 27 November 2024 by Inspector Butcher C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on highway safety, with particular reference to visibility at the junction with Shiplake Row.
the removal of the existing equestrian building, hardstanding and structures followed by the development of one new self-build family home, parking, amenity space and new soft landscaping
- Authority
- South Oxfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Butcher C
- Postcode
- RG9 4DR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on highway safety, with particular reference to visibility at the junction with Shiplake Row
What decided it
The existing access is adequate for highway safety given the substantial existing traffic movements and the minimal additional trips generated by a single dwelling, supported by accident data showing no recorded incidents in ten years.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy TRANS5Policy H1
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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