Construction Consent
Adoption of New Roads
Following completion of a private road constructed in accordance with a Construction
Consent, a written application for its inclusion in the Local Roads Authority's
list of public roads may be submitted to the appropriate Local Roads Authority's
Representative by the person to whom such consent was granted.
The submission should include copies of the drawings described in Section 3 above,
and contain all relevant details as built. These drawings may be submitted as paper
copies or electronic versions in a suitable CAD format.
The roads, footways, cycle tracks, drainage systems and structures offered for adoption
should be shown in colour, and the plans should clearly indicate the ownership of
all areas so coloured. A 1/2500 scale drawing showing the development should be
included.
If a Stage 3 Safety Audit has been requested the results of this audit shall be
provided along with the application.
In addition the Developer will be required to provide a copy of the site Health
and Safety File. This should include details of construction techniques used and
maintenance requirements for any novel features included in the development, such
as structures, SUD systems and the like. Further guidance can be sought on this
topic from:
- Managing Health and Safety in Construction
- Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994
- Approved Code of Practise and guidance, published by the Health and Safety Executive
and HSE Information Sheet, Construction Sheet No 44.
Within a period of twelve months from the time of application for adoption of a
new road, an inspection will be undertaken by the Local Roads Authority's Representative
to ensure that the road has not deteriorated to a standard below that required for
adoption. Any defects will have to be made good to the satisfaction of the Local
Roads Authority's Representative.
Following a satisfactory adoption inspection, recommendation will be made to the
Local Roads Authority that the roads be added to the list of public roads, in terms
of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984, as appropriate.
Following a satisfactory adoption inspection, which would allow the adoption of
roads to proceed, a written application may be made for the remaining security or
Bond to be returned.