Planning appeal decision
21 Bennetts Road North, Keresley End, Coventry, CV7 8JX
Planning appeal 3349114 at 21 Bennetts Road North, Keresley End, Coventry, CV7 8JX (Coventry City Council) was allowed on 13 November 2024 by Inspector Robinson N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on highway safety with particular regard to the potential for conflict between pedestrians and road users along Bennetts Road North.
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- Authority
- Coventry City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Robinson N
- Postcode
- CV7 8JX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on highway safety with particular regard to the potential for conflict between pedestrians and road users along Bennetts Road North
What decided it
The proposal would not be harmful to highway and pedestrian safety given good visibility, low speeds, infrequent manoeuvres, and consistency with existing parking arrangements in the street.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy AC2Policy AC4
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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