Planning appeal decision
Amberon Ltd, Unit 8,, Sketchley Meadows, Sketchley Lane Industrial Estat, Hinkley, Leicestershire, LE10 3EN
Planning appeal 3292353 at Amberon Ltd, Unit 8,, Sketchley Meadows, Sketchley Lane Industrial Estat, Hinkley, Leicestershire, LE10 3EN (Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council) was allowed on 5 August 2022 by Inspector Murray D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the gates on the character and appearance of the area and on highway safety.
the erection of a 2m high triple point palisade fence with matching gates 3m high in an opening 6m wide and opening into the site
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Murray D
- Postcode
- LE10 3EN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the gates on the character and appearance of the area and on highway safety
What decided it
The fence and gates are visually appropriate for the trading estate location and the open fence design provides reasonable visibility for highway safety.
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