Planning appeal decision
Land West of Highfield , Sled Gates, Fylingthorpe, North Yorkshire, YO22 4TZ
Planning appeal 3360120 at Land West of Highfield , Sled Gates, Fylingthorpe, North Yorkshire, YO22 4TZ (North York Moors) was dismissed on 2 July 2025 by Inspector Martinson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on highway safety.
‘Residential Development up to 4 dwellings with means of access to, but not within, the site to be considered (all other matters reserved for later approval)’
- Authority
- North York Moors
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Martinson P
- Postcode
- YO22 4TZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on highway safety
What decided it
The proposed access fails to provide adequate visibility splays in accordance with Manual for Streets guidance, particularly to the west where a neighbouring hedge outside the appellant's control could reduce visibility, resulting in an unacceptable risk of conflict between drivers and other road users.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CO2Policy CO7
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.
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