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Surface Water Drainage Basics For New Developments

Understanding Surface Water Drainage Surface water drainage is the process of managing rainwater and runoff from roads, roofs, and other impervious surfaces. Effective surface water drainage design is critical for residential developments, ensuring that water is managed efficiently to prevent flooding, protect property, and promote environmental sustainability. Effective surface water drainage design is crucial for […]

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A Simple Guide to Transport Assessment and Transport Statement Reports for Developers

What are Transport Assessments? Transport Assessments are critical documents produced and submitted as part of major developments where the proposed project has a significant transport impact. These assessments provide a detailed analysis of any transport-related issues associated with the proposed development. What are Transport Statements? For schemes not large enough to require a full Transport […]

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From Stone to Street: Alpendurada Granite Shaping the UK Public Realm

Nestled in the rolling hills of Alpendurada, just a stone’s throw (pun fully intended) from the banks of the Douro River, lies a powerhouse of Portuguese granite production. This isn’t just any stone – this is precision-cut, architecturally refined granite that finds its way into paving slabs, kerbs, benches, and bespoke natural stone solutions across […]

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Dropped Kerb – Vehicle Crossover Design & Planning

We specialise in dropped kerb (vehicle crossover) planning and design, helping homeowners and developers across the UK gain safe, lawful access to their properties. With expert understanding of UK legislation and local authority requirements, we make the process smooth from application to construction. What Is a Dropped Kerb? Dropped kerbs are pavement ramps that enable […]

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Footway Design

Designing safer, compliant, and durable pedestrian infrastructure across the UK. At Sands Civil Engineering Consultancy, we provide specialist footway design services aligned with UK highways legislation and local authority standards. Whether for urban regeneration projects, new housing developments, or infrastructure upgrades, we ensure all footways are designed for safety, longevity, and accessibility. A footway commonly […]

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Section 50 Agreements – Placing Apparatus in the Highway

Temporary Traffic Management to allow works to the footway to be undertaken. All temporary traffic management requires a Section 50 Agreement in place prior to placing it in the highway.

A Section 50 Agreement is an Agreement between a developer or contractor and a Local Highway Authority for a licence to work or place apparatus within the highway. The legislation is covered by the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, with the pertinent licence information outlined within Section 50.  The Section 50 licence covers […]

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Section 247/248 Agreements – Stopping up of the Highway

Section 247/248 Agreements An old road layout which used to serve a residential development. In order to provide new adopted highway, the existing adopted highway requires stopping up.

Stopping up is a process which allows for the permanent closure or diversion of the adopted highway. Part of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, the process is facilitated by the Department for Transport (DfT) with the stopping up Order being authorised by the Secretary of State. The process of stopping up or diverting the highway […]

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Section 278 Agreements – Permanent Alterations to the Highway

A new signal junction provided as part of a Section 278 Agreement to serve a new residential development.

Section 278 Agreements are a legal agreement between a developer and the Local Highway Authority (LHA) which allows the developer to make permanent alterations to the adopted highway as part of a valid planning permission. The Section 278 Agreements are outlined within the Highways Act 1980. The Section 278 Agreement process ensures that all works […]

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Section 106 Agreements – Planning Obligations

Section 106 Agreements - Planning Obligations

Section 106 Agreements are a legal Agreement between a Local Authority and a developer, which is utilised to require developers to undertake certain works or financial contributions in order to mitigate against the impact of a development. Outlined within Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Section 106 Agreements are often suggested […]

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