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Meeting: 21/11/2023 - Planning Committee (Item 54)
PDF 291 KBProposed drop kerb with vehicular access along with driveway and parking.
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The Committee heard that the application involved the installation of a lowered curb providing vehicular access and a driveway that included a parking space in front of the property. The Officers’ opinion was that the proposed development, subject to certain conditions, met acceptable standards in terms of design and aesthetics and was not expected to have any major adverse effects on residential amenities. Essex County Council Highways had been consulted regarding the application and had indicated that it complied with highway safety requirements, subject to the conditions as included in paragraph 8.2 of the officer report.
The Committee had before it the published Officer report containing the key planning issues, relevant planning policies, planning history, any response from consultees, written representations received and a recommendation of approval.
At the meeting, an oral presentation was made by the Council’s Planning Officer (CC) in respect of the application.
There were no updates circulated to Members on this application.
Steve McClaine, on behalf of the applicant, spoke in support of this application.
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Matters raised by Members of the Committee:- |
Officer’s response thereto:- |
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What is the view in the terms of the visibility splay and safety? |
With the layby in the diagram, the Highways Authority have raised no objections, they have argued that the verge coming out of the property is wide enough for a clear view behind any vehicles that are parked in the layby. They have also said that if this application is approved then the next stage would be that the applicants apply for a Vehicle Crossing Application and then the layby is further assessed at that point and if it needs to be shortened for any reason then it will be assessed at that point. |
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Could you give us more information about the telegraph pole and if there is a clear vision when a car is coming out? |
Again, the Highways Authority have not raised any objections to the telegraph pole and have said it will be further assessed at the Vehicle Crossing Application stage. There is a possibility that the applicant may be required to remove the pole which will be at the applicant’s own expense and that will also be dealt with at the Vehicle Crossing Application stage but at the moment there have been no objections raised. |
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What is the latest stage for this application? |
This is the application in planning terms to be considered but also the Highways Authority have their own application to consider later because they have to expressly consent to any new access joining their road. So that is separate and not a material consideration to us. The Highways Authority in their consideration will need to be assured of the safety aspects. So even if you do approve this application, they have to be assured themselves that there is a safe access, but safe access is also one of TDC’s material considerations too. In respect to the conditions in the report, there are a number of conditions that we can control and one ... view the full minutes text for item 54 |