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Allowed22 September 20253359553

242 Hillcross Avenue , Morden , SM4 4ET

‘Dropped kerb/crossover to front garden of the location on a Classified Road. Permission has been granted by the Highways Department. A hardstanding will be constructed on the front garden in compliance with Permitted Development. ’

Authority
London Borough of Merton
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
utilities-energy · Householder developments
Inspector
Mansfield T

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposed development on highway safety

What decided it

The Highway Authority's assessment that the proposal was acceptable and the Inspector's satisfaction that appropriate visibility splays could be secured by condition, combined with the limited visual impact on the character of the area given the narrow verge at this location.

Plan policies cited: Policy D12.1, Policy D12.3, Policy D12.4, Policy T16.1, Policy T16.3, Policy O15.1, Policy O15.3

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