Retractable bollards at Yeomanry Mews, Stratford-upon-Avon

Earlier permission

A lawful development certificate permitted construction of a gate in March 2025.

“Proposal Decision and date 24/03251/LDP The construction of a gate Permitted Development Approved 10.03.2025”

Officer report

Why officers recommended approval

Officers found the bollards acceptable overall because conditions could control access and the proposal was less harmful than the lawful gate alternative.

“However, I am mindful that the application site benefits from a granted Lawful Development Certificate which constitutes a fallback position for the installation of a gate across the southern part of New Broad Street / Yeomanry Mews. This fallback is considered to be realistic and could be implemented with immediate effect and result in a similar lack of integration to the proposal.”

“It is therefore recommended that the application be GRANTED subject to the following conditions and notes, the detailed wording and numbering of which is delegated to officers:”

Officer report

Consultees and local views

Highways supported approval subject to conditions, while Fire and Rescue sought emergency override facilities and Streetscene requested access codes.

“Approval subject to conditions and informatives (6.11.2025)”

“On behalf of the Fire and Rescue Authority, I strongly recommend that the proposed bollards are not installed unless it can be clearly demonstrated that they incorporate suitable override facilities for use in emergency situations. • Bollards that lack an override function, such as the ability to be manually removed, electronically lowered, or unlocked, can present a significant obstruction to emergency access.”

Officer report

Objections and support

One supporter preferred bollards, while objections focused on traffic, highway safety, congestion, access, appearance, emergency vehicles and refuse collection.

“- Concerns of vehicle movements – reversing, manoeuvring which could result in a severe impact and compromises highway and pedestrian safety - Proposals will result in a worsening of existing congestion issues - Disruption to properties and driveways on New Broad Street - Permitted Development fallback is not realistic - The Bollards’ appearance would harm the setting of conservation area and Grade 1* parkland of Chestnut Walk - Bollards would cause significant harm without…”

“- Traffic concerns - No turning space for vans, lorries and emergency vehicles - Concerns regarding dangerous manoeuvres - Vehicles blocking access to parking spaces - Issues regarding access for refuse vehicles and how waste will be removed from Yeomanry Mews…”

Officer report

Who spoke

A resident spoke against the proposal, while the agent, an applicant representative and the ward member addressed the committee.

The committee decision

After considering the application and representations, members proposed granting permission in line with the recommendation.

“Having considered the application and the representations made at the meeting, a Motion of GRANT, in accordance with the recommendation…”

Minutes

The vote and conditions

Permission was granted by seven votes to three, with one abstention, subject to six conditions and six notes.

“Thereafter, by 7 votes in favour to 3 votes against, with 1 abstention, it was…”

“That Planning Application 25/01479/FUL be GRANTED subject to the following:”

Minutes