Planning appeal decision
Highway West of Cygnet Way, Charnham Park, Hungerford, RG17 0YL
Planning appeal 3339196 at Highway West of Cygnet Way, Charnham Park, Hungerford, RG17 0YL (West Berkshire District Council) was dismissed on 14 August 2024 by Inspector Cahalane R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on highway safety, with particular regard to: (i) the visibility splays of Cygnet Way and Swangate; and (ii) the safe operation of the highway for all users.
change of use of highway to hot food vending van
- Authority
- West Berkshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Cahalane R
- Postcode
- RG17 0YL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on highway safety, with particular regard to: (i) the visibility splays of Cygnet Way and Swangate; and (ii) the safe operation of the highway for all users
What decided it
The likely obstruction of the footway by congregating customers and the consequent risk of pedestrians being forced onto an unsafe section of highway with high vehicle speeds on a bend.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS13
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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