Planning appeal decision
59 Valentine Way, Silver End, Essex, CM8 3RX
Planning appeal 3353547 at 59 Valentine Way, Silver End, Essex, CM8 3RX (Braintree District Council) was dismissed on 11 December 2024 by Inspector Colebourne S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on highway safety.
the creation of off-road parking and access
- Authority
- Braintree District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Colebourne S
- Postcode
- CM8 3RX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on highway safety
What decided it
The proposal would require reversing manoeuvres that would create significant danger to drivers, pedestrians and other road users on a busy road with a primary school opposite, contrary to highway safety policy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LPP52DM1
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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