Clarify the legal definition of “adjacent to a highway” in planning law

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.

25 Signatures

Status
Open
Opened
Monday 15th September 2025
Last 24 hours signatures
1
Signature Deadline
Sunday 15th March 2026
Estimated Final Signatures: 27

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We want the government to make a judgement on what counts as adjacent to a public highway or footway for permitted development rights and give a distance in metres. Otherwise, we think local authorities have too much authority.


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