Cadeby Homes’ reserved matters application for 80 dwellings on a site south of Grange Road in Coalville, part of the wider South East Coalville Sustainable Urban Extension, was refused by North West Leicestershire District Council despite no highways objection and an officer recommendation to approve. Councillor’s objected to the lack of a controlled pedestrian crossing. A crossing had been part of the applicant’s proposals, but was removed when Leicestershire County Council said it could not be justified, and the existing dropped kerb crossing was sufficient. At the appeal hearing, we made the case that despite the lack of a controlled crossing, pedestrians could safely reach the nearby amenities. The Inspector accepted our arguments and allowed the appeal.