Issue details

The County Council encourages all occupiers of residential premises, wherever possible, to garage or park their vehicles off the road.  Where they need to cross a kerb, verge or footway in a motor vehicle to reach their property and the location is acceptable they need to do so via the use of an approved vehicular crossing.

There are instances of residents using unauthorised vehicular crossings to access property.  The use of such crossings may be a source of danger and cause damage to the publically maintainable footways, utility equipment and result in claims for trips and additional maintenance costs.

The proposed Code of Practice (CoP) set out at Appendix 'A' outlines procedures for residents to follow and factors to consider when applying for the installation of an approved crossing. The CoP also provides guidance to Highway Services about how to stop the use of unauthorised crossings and either achieve an approved one or, in unacceptable locations to take enforcement action.