Now, planning inspector Edward Heron has ruled that the condition was both reasonable and necessary, and dismissed the appeal. Mr Heron said: "The main issue is whether the condition is reasonable or necessary in the interests of highway safety and highway design. The inspector also raised concerns about increased vehicle movements and the potential impact on highway safety, saying the repairs would be necessary. The inspector concluded that removing the condition would allow the access surface to remain in poor repair, posing ongoing risks for both pedestrians and road users. "There is also nothing before me to indicate that surface water will not discharge onto the public highway.