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Allowed18 October 20223295522

Chequerfield Lane, Willow Park, Chequerfield, Pontefract, Wakefiled, West Yorkshire, WF8 2TG

Planning appeal 3295522 at Chequerfield Lane, Willow Park, Chequerfield, Pontefract, Wakefiled, West Yorkshire, WF8 2TG (Wakefield Metropolitan District Council) was allowed on 18 October 2022 by Inspector Cooper P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the siting of the proposed development, with specific reference to highway safety.

Erection of 15m Phase 8 Monopole with wraparound cabinet at base, 3no. equipment cabinets and associated ancillary works

Authority
Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Cooper P
Postcode
WF8 2TG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the siting of the proposed development, with specific reference to highway safety

What decided it

The monopole would have adequate visibility for drivers exiting the school junction and would not result in an unacceptable highway safety risk, satisfying Policy D14 and Framework guidance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D14

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