Unadopted road

marksoton

G_M wrote: »

I grew up on an unadopted private road that was also a commuter rat run.

as the commuters were charged for using it, maintenance costs were never a problem.

I quite enjoyed helping out collecting the threepences (or whatever it was).

In your case, only the Title documents can tell you what rights you have over the road, and what obligations too.

The East/West German border hardly qualifies as typical!

G_M

My childhood was atypical in oh so many ways......

ukcarper

marksoton wrote: »

I don't doubt it. But what is the road makeup/ trafficking and requirement?

It's a cul de sac so no through traffic and Tarmac. There is no residents association so it could become a problem in future but it's in good condition better than many adopted roads. If it was me I would get solicitor to see if any thing is in place regarding maintenance but if there wasn't and the road is in condition I would not let it put me off.

jojo9239

I lived on unadopted road for three years no issues at all still had bin collections etc just the road was a mess that's all

aviii

Thanks for the replies. Did anyone have issues with things like street lighting or for gas and electricity pipes as I have heard that if they need fixing it becomes the owners issue?

marksoton

aviii wrote: »

Thanks for the replies. Did anyone have issues with things like street lighting or for gas and electricity pipes as I have heard that if they need fixing it becomes the owners issue?

A statutory undertaker has a responsibility to reinstate properly and maintain their asset.

That doesn't always mean their sub-contractor ( And you can guarantee it will be subbed out ) will.

I'll happily provide the standards. They won't be met.

moneyistooshorttomention

In my road - there is the normal utilities - like dustbin men, post people, Council responsibility for lighting, water pipes are the Water Companies responsibility in the road - as is the phoneline, gas and electric.

jimbog

A private road near me where a friend lives.....dire. Don't even drive on it but walking through it at night isn't pleasant either

https://goo.gl/maps/Kpoj6Xc4EU52

G_M

marksoton wrote: »

A statutory undertaker has a responsibility to reinstate properly and maintain their asset.

But only once it has actually died presumably?

patman99

Sometimes Councils will surprise the locals by adopting and repairing un-adopted roads.
Tendring DC took such action in Jaywick after filmcrews filming a series on pople on benefits filmed there.

Seriously though, the op does need to seak proper guidance on this particular road. S/he may find there is already a committee in place that collects a monthly fee from each resident towards the road's on-going upkeep.