Planning appeal decision
1, Gilpin Green, Harpenden, AL5 5NP
Planning appeal 3273709 at 1, Gilpin Green, Harpenden, AL5 5NP (St Albans City Council) was allowed on 18 October 2021 by Inspector Hall C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on highway safety.
Fencing with trellis on top, part new infill fencing and trellis to front boundary
- Authority
- St Albans City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Hall C
- Postcode
- AL5 5NP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on highway safety
What decided it
The safety of pedestrians would not be unduly compromised given the infrequency and short duration of manoeuvres, low speeds involved, and the wide footway and grass verge providing refuge, with no evidence of recent incidents in the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 34 of the St Albans District Local Plan Review 1994
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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