Land And Building At Grid Reference 260079 120351, High Bickington, UMBERLEIGH, EX37 9AY

the erection of a new dwelling and associated works

Authority: Torridge
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: EX37 9AY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development upon highway safety

What decided it

The narrowness of the lane at its northern end and lack of visibility at the junction with Back Lane present an unacceptable risk to highway safety that significantly and demonstrably outweighs the limited benefits of the proposal.

The benefits of providing a single new home (afforded limited weight) were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the potential material harm to highway safety (afforded significant weight), despite the shortfall in five-year housing land supply.

Framework references: 11, 116

Plan policies cited: Policy DM05 of the North Devon and Torridge Local Plan 2011 – 2031

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