Wall abutting public footpath/pavement

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StuartK




Hi guys,
my first post as a newbie. Can anyone answer my question. I am about to start digging the footings for a side extension on my garage. The side wall comes right out to the pavement, how do I dig the trench? I know the wall should be located centrally on the concrete so do I dig under the pavement up to the concrete level and hope the tarmac pavement edge stays in place until I have the concrete base in, or do I dig up the pavement (obviously with area marked off for safety) and then re-tarmac it afterwards.

Sorry if this sounds a bit thick, but any advice welcomed

Cheers

StuartK


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what did the planning say

on or near the public highway
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/house

You cannot touch the pavement! It's part of the public highway, only registered contractors are allowed to work on it. I would suggest you contact the Highways Dept at the council before doing anything else.

If you undermine the pavement and it collapses then you could be in line for a massive compensation claim from the Council, and should anybody be injured as a result then I wouldn't want to be in your shoes.....

A cautionary tale Local Council here have just started proceedings to track down the owner of a building who, after carrying out major works, left the building in an unsafe condition. The Council had to arrange for emergency shoring up, then go to Court for permission to install safety measures. The bill so far is over £30K, the Council are now trying to locate the buildings owner to recover their costs.

Hugh Jaleak said:

You cannot touch the pavement! .............. The bill so far is over £30K, the Council are now trying to locate the buildings owner to recover their costs.

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Joe 90 simples