®Planning appeal decision
7 South View Road, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 8RG
erection of one detached dwelling with associated amenity space, access and parking provision
- Authority
- Buckinghamshire Council - South Bucks Area *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Major R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on highway safety, with particular regard to the suitability of the access
- whether or not the development is required to provide biodiversity net gain, and if so, whether this is achieved or achievable
- the effect of the development on protected species and / or their habitats
- the effect of the development on the integrity of the Burnham Beeches Special Area of Conservation
What decided it
The limited increase in vehicle movements (approximately 7 additional two-way movements over 12 hours, with only a small proportion turning right at the constrained junction) combined with 24 years of accident-free history at the junction and the realistic approach drivers take when edging out to obtain visibility, demonstrates the access is suitable and highway safety would not be compromised.
Framework references: 57, 58
Plan policies cited: Local Transport Plan 4, Highways Development Management Guidance: Managing the transport and travel impact of new developments, South Bucks District Local Plan Policy TR5, South Bucks District Local Plan Policy TR7, South Bucks District Council Core Strategy Development Plan Document Core Policy 9
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.