Street Lightning - Is planning required?

ChurchStreet

Hi there,
I have a garage entrance in a rear lane way, which is quite narrow. A neighbour is anxious to have the Local Authority placed opposite from my entrance, not so so keen to have it across from hers. It would make entering and leaving my garage more difficult (I already have to contend with a Telephone pole.)

My neighbor said she going going to get the Local Authority to install it.

My question is: is planning permission required by the Local Authority to install such a street lamp in a public area?

My fear is the street lamp could be installed without any form of consultation with myself or indeed any other neighbors.

Gumbo

I would imagine that planning is not required. Once it's required and on the councils land, and not blocking any bodies entry etc

Your neighbour cannot tell them where to put it I should think.

PMBC

Works above certain size/length require a type of planning permission by the local authority which includes public consultation. A single public light would not require such a permission. Public lights are not that freely given so perhaps your neighbour is taking the mick. Why don't you write too the local authority outlining your concerns i.e. get in your objection first. If you can show that it would interfere with your situation they will be sympathetic. Public/street lights are generally spaced at fairly equal intervals provided there are no restrictions such as an existing gateway etc.