Right of Way Scaffolding

ProDave

Get different scaffolders.  It is perfectly possible to put scaffold above a footpath without blocking pedestrian access through that footpath.  They usually wrap the upright poles with marking take and if neccessary a soft covering.

Section62

ProDave said:

Get different scaffolders.  It is perfectly possible to put scaffold above a footpath without blocking pedestrian access through that footpath.  They usually wrap the upright poles with marking take and if neccessary a soft covering.

The OP has a "side alley"... could be a lot narrower than the type of footway that scaffolders would normally bridge with no issues.  Without seeing the situation it is hard to say whether access could be maintained, but I doubt the scaffolders are saying they need to block the access without some reasonable cause.

eddddy

canaldumidi said:

So when the scoffolding goes up, what's he going to do? Apply for an injunction ordering you/your builders to remove the scaffolding and re-instate the ROW?

By the time it goes to court, the roof wil be on and the scaffolding removed. And even if not, chances are the judge will grant you a 'reasonable time' to re-instate the ROW.....

FWIW, I've been involved in some difficult situations like this.

What has happened a few times is the 'unhappy person' stands in the way of the contractor and refuses to move, or parks their car in the way - so the contractor is unable to do the work.

Everyone tries to reason with the 'unhappy person', but often the contractor just gives up and goes away. The contractor then says the client hadn't ensured they would have access to the site, and charges the client for their wasted time.  And sometimes the contractor has refused to return, because they don't want the hassle again.

In theory, I guess the police could have been called because of a potential breach of the peace. But I'm not sure if they'd come, and there's not really any criminal offence being committed.

Norman_Castle

VA2020 said:

GDB2222 said:

Your back garden has no gate onto the alley?

It does but that will be covered by scaffolding too. It’s a side gate straight onto the alley

If the scaffold would prevent the gate opening could it be opened or removed before the work starts or woul the access still be blocked? If access can be gained by removing a fence panel thats the easiest solution.