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Dismissed16 April 20266005137

15A Strettea Lane, Higham, Derbyshire, DE55 6BQ

Planning appeal 6005137 at 15A Strettea Lane, Higham, Derbyshire, DE55 6BQ (North East Derbyshire District Council) was dismissed on 16 April 2026 by Inspector Snow R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed access on highway safety in relation to pedestrians and drivers using Strettea Lane.

a proposed dropped kerb and driveway

Authority
North East Derbyshire District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Snow R
Postcode
DE55 6BQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed access on highway safety in relation to pedestrians and drivers using Strettea Lane

What decided it

The proposed vehicular access would cause an unacceptable highway safety risk due to inadequate visibility, insufficient turning space, and potential for vehicles to overhang the footway.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SDC12
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 115

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