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Dropped Kerb Questions
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The highways side of it is not a problem, I know how much (roughly) that costs in this area and it will be factored in to any offer we make. Kerb is high, not getting this done properly is not an option.
The concern is buying a property and then finding out later we could never get planning permission to drop the kerb.
In terms of visibility the road is straight, at the boundary to the property there is a wide verge and then a wide pavement (car width) before the kerb, no lampposts, bus stops etc to consider. Speed limit is 40mph
It's only the turning aspect that may be a problem, am aware that past precedent is not always considered with new access and some aspects get more stringent all the time.
At the moment I'm thinking the option of querying the planning permission with the council is best and proceeding if they indicate the decision would be favourable. The worst case scenario in my mind is if we bought and planning permission was refused we'd have to alter the driveway to accommodate turning - front garden is large so scope for doing this.
Speed limit of 40mph will need much more visibility, at least 60m possibly longer depending on actual speed of traffic and how the highways authority interpret the guidance. The planning authority may attach a condition for a turning area even if you don't want one if it is physically possible to put one in. So be prepared for this.I'm retiring at 55. You can but dream.0 -
Visibility in one direction is approx. 250m and 180m in the other direction so I don't anticipate a problem in that respect at all.0
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The property has had one occupier for the past 70 years, I suspect the owner didn't drive and the driveway was used by visitors only.0
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Also, the lack of a legal access could be a good bargaining tool for you. Any future buyer whether you or not is going to have the same issues with the seller.I'm retiring at 55. You can but dream.0
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