Planning appeal decision
Shenley Lane, Napsbury, St Albans , AL2 1DH
Planning appeal 3280946 at Shenley Lane, Napsbury, St Albans , AL2 1DH (St Albans City Council) was allowed on 21 March 2022 by Inspector Savage K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting of the proposal on visibility for drivers and the consequences of this for highway safety.
20.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- St Albans City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Savage K
- Postcode
- AL2 1DH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the siting of the proposal on visibility for drivers and the consequences of this for highway safety
What decided it
The siting of the proposed equipment would not obstruct visibility for drivers or pose a demonstrable danger to highway safety, as drivers would have clear visibility once stopped at the priority junction and the visibility splay requirements would be met.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Saved 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.
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