Planning appeal decision
5 The Drive, Cranbrook, Ilford, Redbridge, IG1 3EX
Planning appeal 6001336 at 5 The Drive, Cranbrook, Ilford, Redbridge, IG1 3EX (London Borough of Redbridge) was allowed on 23 January 2026 by Inspector Johnson B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the safe and efficient operation of the highway, with particular regard to its position relative to the junction with Empress Avenue.
Formation of means of access to a highway
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Johnson B
- Postcode
- IG1 3EX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the safe and efficient operation of the highway, with particular regard to its position relative to the junction with Empress Avenue
What decided it
The proposal would not lead to an unacceptable impact on highway safety or severe residual cumulative impacts on the road network, and the shortfall against guidance standards would not be prejudicial to highway safety in this particular location.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy T2Policy T4Policy LP22Policy LP23Policy T6Policy T6.1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 115Paragraph 116
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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