PPS 7 Addendum Residential Extensions and Alterations·Page 22·A48
Garage positioning and driveway length
Garages must be positioned for safe access, with new garages accessing the public highway requiring a minimum 6.0m driveway within the residential curtilage to prevent blocking the highway.
Garages should be positioned where they can be accessed safely. To ensure the highway is not blocked while the door is being opened, a new garage which gives access to the public highway should retain a minimum of 6.0m driveway within the residential curtilage. Further detailed guidance in relation to in-curtilage driveways, hardstandings and vehicle turning facilities is set out in the 'Creating Places' design guide.
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