Closed petition 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.

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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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26 signatures

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Date closed 15 March 2026
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