Driveway notice

[Donald_diy]

At least some positive information.

 

[harrybo]

Just been on the website it has a 10m rule to a junction. We're on a corner plot so near to a junction. Not sure how close as we have a patch of grass then the footpath but 10m is a long way so not looking good. ( I'll measure later ) 2 houses opposite also on a junction have entrances to driveways right on the junction but have dropped kerbs. Ive tried to add a pic...my drives the silver car next to tree, top right of junction

 

[John D v2.0]

Ah I see why they want the back access removed, basically in a domestic property you're only allowed one crossover, not an entry and exit or whatever. So really you're moving your access to the front.
Good luck with the application, I can say someone on our road put in a lovely drive and applied twice and was turned down both times. It's an A road and a bus route, and they're really close to the corner.

 

[^woody^]

, basically in a domestic property you're only allowed one crossover, not an entry and exit or whatever.

Where does that requirement/regulation come from?

 

[John D v2.0]

Interesting point, it was in the notes for our council when we were looking into it, but no sign of it now. Maybe it was just a local thing.

 

[chappers]

Where does that requirement/regulation come from?

our council only allows this no ins and outs, you can have front and rear so long as it's not possible to drive through.
10m is generous its minimum of 15 from a junction here and probably the most strictly enforced rule. I know someone who was on the nearside 10m from a junction on a cul-de-sac and he was refused
Is that tree yours or does it belong to the highway, that could be an issue too.
What has happened across the road is probably irrelevant, our council have a little clause at the bottom saying that existing crossovers which contravene the rules do not create a precedent

 

[John D v2.0]

Reminds me of the roadworks they had somewhere and closed a junction causing a massive detour. Then someone had a bright idea, rented a field off a farmer, laid some hardcore and charged people a pound to drive across.

 

[harrybo]

The grass at the side is owned by someone else. I'd have to knock my house down to drive in and out the drive start point is 8m from the road but 7m wide so i should be able to put a dropped kerb on the far side. Thanks for all of your comments

 

[^woody^]

our council only allows this no ins and outs

Highways or planning?

 

[chappers]

highways, conditions for crossovers

 

[^woody^]

highways, conditions for crossovers

Interesting. The only reason to refuse an application would be on safety grounds if the proposal did not meet the DETR guidelines. It should not be discretionary.

 

[motorbiking]

You shouldn't apply if you think they will refuse.

 

[rules&rulers]

You shouldn't apply if you think they will refuse.

Why not ?
If a planning application is not made,then we will never know the result.The result can be appealed in necessary.

Was successful in a recent dropped kerb/crossover application,the council refusal was over turned by an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government,so its worth going through the process.

 

[rsgaz]

Reminds me of the roadworks they had somewhere and closed a junction causing a massive detour. Then someone had a bright idea, rented a field off a farmer, laid some hardcore and charged people a pound to drive across.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-28639196

 

[bernardgreen]

One dispute was settled by the council. They installed two bollards to prevent vehicles using the "redundant" driveway.

Owner had obtained permission for a new "grand" entrance drive on condition that the original was closed off. The kerb was raised but the owner continued to use it as a "tradesmans" entrance. The redundant entrance was close to a bend in the busy lane and was a hazard.

The owner complained about the bollards and demanded they be removed. Highways Department said they were nothing to do with the drive way but were necessary to prevent out of control vehicles mounting the pavement and putting pedestrians at risk.