Under highway law, it is unlawful to park a vehicle so that it obstructs other people wanting to use a road or path. It is also unlawful to obstruct a private entrance.
Where persistent obstruction occurs we can offer an access line across an entrance.
The marking has no legal significance, but has proved helpful in discouraging inconsiderate parking.
The access line is white and normally 75mm wide and extends across the dropped kerbs, plus up to one metre each side across the ramped kerbs.
When we receive an application a technician will inspect the site to make sure that the request is practical and justified.
We will refuse applications where:
- the property does not have a properly constructed vehicular access
- it would be inconsistent to treat your entrance and not that of neighbouring properties - in these cases your local parish council or residents association may be prepared to submit your applications so that they can be considered together
If your request is agreed you will need to pay £260 (including VAT) for the work to be carried out.
If the access required is greater than 7.2m wide, this cost will increase.
