Key legal question
Whether the construction permit could be refused because the underground anchors lacked the neighbors' consent/signature on the plans.
Extracted holding
Yes. The lack of the affected owners' consent to underground encroachments was a public-law obstacle to the permit because the application had to be signed by the property owner of the affected land.
Extracted reasoning
The court held that signature requirements under cantonal construction law are conditions of validity, not mere formalities. Authorities must verify the applicant's right to dispose over the land and may refuse a permit where essential works extend into neighboring property without consent.