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Allowed3 March 20266003572

2 New Causeway, Northam, Bideford, EX39 1DR

Planning appeal 6003572 at 2 New Causeway, Northam, Bideford, EX39 1DR (Torridge District Council) was allowed on 3 March 2026 by Inspector Hills J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would provide a safe and suitable access.

described in the application as creation of parking space and removal of street sign

Authority
Torridge District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Hills J
Postcode
EX39 1DR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would provide a safe and suitable access

What decided it

The Inspector's site observations that visibility would be adequate and multiple manoeuvring options were available, combined with the removal of on-street parking at the junction and low vehicle speeds in the cul-de-sac, demonstrated that a safe and suitable access would be achieved despite not meeting Manual for Streets guidance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DM05DM06
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 115Paragraph 116

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