1 Westcroft Lane, Hambleton, SELBY, YO8 9JQ

to remove unruly hedging and shrubs forming the boundary of the property on Bar Lane and Wescroft Lane and replace with fencing to a height of 1.8m, formed by Premier Feather Edge Semi braced fence panels and rock faced gravel boards secured by slotted concrete fence posts. This installation matches the fencing currently dividing 1, Wescroft Lane from the adjoining properties on either side

Authority: Selby District Council *
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Householder developments
Inspector: Hendley D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on highway safety, with regard to junction visibility
the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The development creates inherently unsafe conditions at the junction through interference with visibility and has a stark, visually harmful effect on the rural character of the village edge, both of which are decisive adverse effects that cannot be adequately mitigated.

Framework references: 111

Plan policies cited: Policy T1, Policy T2, Policy ENV1, Policy SP19

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