Planning appeal decision
Bourges Boulevard, West Town, Peterborough, PE1 2LD
Planning appeal 3280950 at Bourges Boulevard, West Town, Peterborough, PE1 2LD (Peterborough City Council) was dismissed on 25 February 2022 by Inspector Hendley D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on highway safety and the free flow of traffic.
a 20.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- Peterborough City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Hendley D
- Postcode
- PE1 2LD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on highway safety and the free flow of traffic
- the amenity value of trees
- if harm arises, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternatives
What decided it
The unacceptable effect on highway safety and the free flow of traffic arising from the lack of an appropriate parking/stopping area for maintenance vehicles in proximity to a busy dual carriageway.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP13Policy LP16Policy LP29
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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