New Build Estate...deviations from planning for roads and playground

Section62

Titus_Wadd said:

Section 62 has provided some excellent points for framing a complaint to the Planning Dept.  However my experience of flagrant breach of planning conditions persisting for a decade or more on our estate is that they may take a decision to under-enforce; they'll view the cost of enforcement outweighs the benefits of planned surface finishes.

Completely agree regarding enforcement.

However, the residents committee could think very carefully before taking responsibility for the playground, and perhaps consider employing an independent play consultant to audit the site.

In the event of someone being injured using the playground there is a risk of a compensation claim being made, and if it can be shown that the safety surfaces originally designed weren't provided (the design being available for public information in the planning documents), then the liability (of the residents committee) could be difficult to avoid.  (Insurance should also be considered, and insurers may refuse cover without the playground meeting accepted standards)

The problem might be getting all residents to refuse to accept the liability (potentially resulting in the playground being removed entirely) because some people just might not see the risk (until it is one of their (grand)children who gets hurt).