If you want to construct a means of
access (vehicular crossover) from a highway to your property and
the answer to either of the following questions is
"Yes", then planning permission is required.
If you think your proposed means of access does not need
permission, it is suggested that you may wish to seek informal
written confirmation from the Planning Division before you start
work.
All vehicle crossovers require the prior consent of the Local
Highway Authority, irrespective of the need for planning
permission. However, the responsibility for safe development rests
with the developer. This is especially relevant to vehicular
crossovers, where they must not create an obstruction on any
highway used by vehicular traffic or which would be likely to cause
a danger to people.
Information about consent from the highway authority can be
obtained from the Area Highway Manager (South East) at the
following address:
Essex County Council
Highways & Transportation South East Area
No. 1 Endeavour Drive
Festival Business Park
Basildon
Essex
SS14 3WF
Tel: 01268 297500