Garden to the Rear of, 21 Walnut Close, Nailsea, North Somerset, BS48 4YH

Planning appeal 3358784 at Garden to the Rear of, 21 Walnut Close, Nailsea, North Somerset, BS48 4YH (North Somerset Council) was dismissed on 9 April 2025 by Inspector Rogers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and drivers using Walnut Close and the pathways linked to it.

the erection of new double garage in rear garden, for ample around vehicle space for wheelchair access vehicle, with some storage space, and alteration to existing patio (which was the concrete base to the original prefab garage) to create off road hard standing for vehicle. Reduction in height of walls either side to create visibility splay for safety for driver and pedestrians when crossing existing pavement to hardstanding, or road accordingly. The hardstanding is sufficient in size to site the vehicle while entering or exiting the vehicle so as not to cause any obstruction to the pavement at those moment

Authority: North Somerset Council
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Rogers J
Postcode: BS48 4YH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and drivers using Walnut Close and the pathways linked to it

What decided it

The proposal would cause significant harm to pedestrian, cyclist and driver safety due to inadequate visibility splays when vehicles reverse across pavements, contrary to Policy DM24.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM24

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