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davidmcn

Do you only have the plans and not the deeds which actually narrate what the restrictions which apply to your service strip are? Generally it's the route of service media, so you're not allowed to build over it or plant anything too big over it (in case something needs dug up).

Nuggy96

davidmcn said:

Do you only have the plans and not the deeds which actually narrate what the restrictions which apply to your service strip are? Generally it's the route of service media, so you're not allowed to build over it or plant anything too big over it (in case something needs dug up).

Hi David,
Thanks for the quick reply, we are in early stages so assume its just the plans, I see, well on a 80 house square type estate, it appears to only be running along the four houses adjacent to mine and the 4 opposite mine, there is a drainage easement on under the road directly outside my house. Just a bit worried is all. Had slight plan to dig up the front lawn and potentially widen the drive. Assume this may cause a problem.

davidmcn

Nuggy96 said:

davidmcn said:

Do you only have the plans and not the deeds which actually narrate what the restrictions which apply to your service strip are? Generally it's the route of service media, so you're not allowed to build over it or plant anything too big over it (in case something needs dug up).

Hi David,
Thanks for the quick reply, we are in early stages so assume its just the plans, I see, well on a 80 house square type estate, it appears to only be running along the four houses adjacent to mine and the 4 opposite mine, there is a drainage easement on under the road directly outside my house. Just a bit worried is all. Had slight plan to dig up the front lawn and potentially widen the drive. Assume this may cause a problem.

No, probably not a problem (after all service media tends to be under roads and pavements!), more of a problem if you wanted to build or plant trees etc.

Bear in mind that, even without the service strip, you may well need consent from the developer (and possibly the council) for works to the front garden like widening the drive.

Sammyd159

Service strip is exactly that, it' has services running under it. The deeds will most likely say that although you are to maintain the service strip, access has to be granted for works.  The service company have to make good any areas they have dug up.  You probably won't be able to plant any deep rooted trees over it (but that's unlikely you would do that at the front of your house anyway.  Don't worry too much about it, unless you plan to do any expensive landscaping that would be tricky to put right.

PasturesNew

I know somebody who had one down one edge of their front garden, from the corner of the house to the pavement.  They told the developer they wanted it included and they got it included.  They didn't want to ever build over it, they just wanted the authority to 'defend' it with pot plants etc in case of the adjacent neighbour trampling over it perpetually.