House Extensions and Alterations - Wigan Council

WIGANLOCALDEVELOPMENTFRAMEWORKHouse Extensions SPDWigan CouncilLDF2.52 In addition, any boundarytreatment must ensure a visibility splay of2.4 metres by 2.4 metres from the edgeof the driveway/footway and a visibilitysplay of 2.4 metres by 5 metres from theedge of the carriageway. These splaysshould be measured from the centre ofthe driveway. Any boundary treatmentwithin the visibility splay must not behigher than 1 metre in height. Careshould also be taken in the placing ofboundary treatments and landscapingwithin the visibility splay to ensure thattheir obstructive effect is minimal. Thesevisibility splays are requested to ensurethat adequate visibility is achieved fromaccess points along the pavement andcarriageway.2.53 Provision should be made forseparate pedestrian side gates andaccess to the front door of the dwelling.2.54 The car parking forecourt areashould be designed using materials thatcomplement the building and minimiseflood risk. The emphasis should be onusing permeable surfaces whilst keepingthe amount of impermeable surfaces to aminimum. However, materials such asloose gravel should not be used as this islikely to spread onto an adjacent highwayand have an adverse affect on highwaysafety. For further information pleaserefer to the document 'Guidance on thepermeable surfacing of front gardens,'published by the Environment Agency andCommunities and Local Government.(www.communities.gov.uk/)2.55 A dropped kerb is required toaccess off-street parking space, and thesemust be constructed to a standardapproved by the council. New vehicularaccess onto classified roads requireplanning permission and in most casesthe council will require a turning head topermit vehicles to enter and leave thedrive in forward gear.Desirable Visibility: a. at the edge of the footway and b. at the edge of the carriageway20