®Planning appeal decision
Chain House Lane , Farington, Whitestake, Near Preston, Lancashire, PR4 4LD
Planning appeal 3281646 at Chain House Lane , Farington, Whitestake, Near Preston, Lancashire, PR4 4LD (South Ribble Borough Council) was allowed on 26 January 2022 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the siting and appearance of the proposed development is acceptable, having particular regard to highway safety.
20.0m Phase 8 Monopole with wraparound cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- South Ribble Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Rafferty C
- Postcode
- PR4 4LD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the siting and appearance of the proposed development is acceptable, having particular regard to highway safety
What decided it
The siting and appearance of the monopole, particularly its setback position within the verge and screening by existing features, would not significantly impede pedestrian or driver visibility at the signalised junction, thereby satisfying the highway safety requirements.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy G17
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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