Clarify the legal definition of “adjacent to a highway” in planning law
National
·29 contributorsThere is no legal definition of what counts as “adjacent” to a public highway or footway. We think this creates confusion and inconsistent decisions by local authorities.
Steve Reed
Housing Secretary
Define adjacent distance for permitted development
Limit local authority power
Clarify the legal definition of “adjacent to a highway” in planning law
National
There is no legal definition of what counts as “adjacent” to a public highway or footway. We think this creates confusion and inconsistent decisions by local authorities.
Define adjacent distance for permitted development
Limit local authority power