Adopted highway - Revision history

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	For more information see: Section 38 agreement.		For more information see: Section 38 agreement.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	NB The term adoption may also be used in relation to pipework adopted by a water company or sewerage company.

−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki ==~~=	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Flood and Water Management Act.		* Flood and Water Management Act.

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	* Section 215.		* Section 215.

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−	An adopted highway is a highway that was privately-owned road, but has becomes a public road, managed and maintained by the highway authority (typically the local authority).	+	An adopted highway is a highway that was privately-owned road, but has becomes a public road, managed and maintained by the highway authority (typically the local authority). They can also be referred to as a 'maintained highway'.

	Section 38 of the Highways Act 1980 provides that when planning consent has been granted for a new development, developers may ask the highway authority to ‘adopt’ new roads that have been constructed as part of the development, along with associated infrastructure such as drains, lighting and supporting structures.		Section 38 of the Highways Act 1980 provides that when planning consent has been granted for a new development, developers may ask the highway authority to ‘adopt’ new roads that have been constructed as part of the development, along with associated infrastructure such as drains, lighting and supporting structures.
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	* Section 215.		* Section 215.

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−	An adopted highway is ~~when~~ a privately-owned road becomes a public road, ~~to be council~~ managed and maintained~~. A road can be considered for adoption as long as~~ the ~~freeholder of~~ the ~~land is dedicated as a public highway when built. The road must be constructed of a suitable standard~~.	+	An adopted highway is a highway that was privately-owned road, but has becomes a public road, managed and maintained by the highway authority (typically the local authority).

	Section 38 of the Highways Act 1980 provides that when planning consent has been granted for a new development, developers may ask the highway authority to ‘adopt’ new roads that have been constructed as part of the development, along with associated infrastructure such as drains, lighting and supporting structures.		Section 38 of the Highways Act 1980 provides that when planning consent has been granted for a new development, developers may ask the highway authority to ‘adopt’ new roads that have been constructed as part of the development, along with associated infrastructure such as drains, lighting and supporting structures.

−	The conditions of a highway being adopted include ~~there~~ being a direct link with the existing public highway network~~, it~~ being of sufficient use for the public (i.e. having a wider use than just access to residential or commercial properties)~~, it~~ being open to the public at all times, and so on.	+	The conditions of a highway being adopted include:
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		+	* There being a direct link with the existing public highway network.
		+	* It being of sufficient use for the public (i.e. having a wider use than just access to residential or commercial properties)
		+	* It being open to the public at all times, and so on.
		+	* It being constructed to a suitable standard.
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		+	There will be a fee associated with adoption, covering the cost of; checking designs, preparing the agreement, inspecting the works, and ongoing maintenance of items not essential for highway purposes (commuted sums). There may also be a requirement for a bond from the developer to cover the highway authority against the possibility that the developer fails to properly complete the works, for example if they become insolvent.
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		+	For more information see: Section 38 agreement.

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An adopted highway is when a privately-owned road becomes a public road, to be council managed and maintained. A road can be considered for adoption as long as the freeholder of the land is dedicated as a public highway when built. The road must be constructed of a suitable standard.

Section 38 of the Highways Act 1980 provides that when planning consent has been granted for a new development, developers may ask the highway authority to ‘adopt’ new roads that have been constructed as part of the development, along with associated infrastructure such as drains, lighting and supporting structures.

The conditions of a highway being adopted include there being a direct link with the existing public highway network, it being of sufficient use for the public (i.e. having a wider use than just access to residential or commercial properties), it being open to the public at all times, and so on.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Flood and Water Management Act.
* Highways.
* Highway infrastructure and local authorities.
* Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works.
* Section 38 agreement.
* Section 50 agreement.
* Section 215.

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