Street light, beside driveway

modelreject

Hi,
I am looking into purchasing a property with one major dowside, I would be paying for a driveway which I couldn't use(with ease). The house is on a narrow street and manouvering would be a major problem. The current owners don't even use it.

It wouldn't be too bad, but there is a street light right beside the left post as you enter, literally 3 inches so moving the post wouldn't gain me much room. Does anyone know if a council would remove the street lamp? Any advice much appreciated.

C

Browntoa

If it is possible to move a light and there is no advantage or benefit to the Council, then the individual requesting such a move would be expected to pay the full cost of moving the light.

The re-siting of lighting columns whilst not impossible is often difficult . The spacing between adjacent lights is critical for the distribution of lights on the road surface and therefore moving one light a few feet creates light and dark areas on the road.

Difficulties are also often encountered by moving a light to solve one problem, but causing another. Each request is therefore investigated on an individual basis so you need to ask the local council

casper_g

Most councils will consider reasoned requests to move a street light. If the application is successful the person requesting the change would be expected to pay the council's costs. I really have little idea how much this would typically be, but I couldn't see it being less than a few a few hundred quid....

modelreject

Many thanks for that info!