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Dismissed7 February 20253350715

2 Clay Lane, Clay Cross, Chesterfield, S45 9EN

Planning appeal 3350715 at 2 Clay Lane, Clay Cross, Chesterfield, S45 9EN (North East Derbyshire District Council) was dismissed on 7 February 2025 by Inspector Clark L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on highway safety with specific regard to visibility.

the addition of a dropped kerb to provide vehicle access and off-road parking

Authority
North East Derbyshire District Council
Appeal type
householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Clark L
Postcode
S45 9EN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on highway safety with specific regard to visibility

What decided it

The insufficient visibility at the access point due to boundary treatments, combined with the inability to secure a visibility splay on land outside the appellant's control, creates an unacceptable highway safety risk.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LC5

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