Road adoptions and highway improvements
Click here to view the Section 38/278 Application Form and Guidance Notes.
Click here to view the Section 171 Application Form for development related schemes. For applications to work on private households (i.e vehicle crossover). Please contact East Sussex Highways on 0345 60 80 193 or at East Sussex Highways
Adoption of new roads
The Council may adopt new roads that are constructed to our design and construction standards. This is usually confirmed under a Section 38 agreement under the Highways Act 1980.
Adoption of existing roads
The Council will consider adoption of existing private roads and streets providing they are brought up to an adoptable standard by the owner(s).
Adoption is usually progressed under Section.228 of the Highways Act 1980. For further information please contact Transport Development Control.
Highway Improvements
The Council may agree to authorise highway improvements carried out by third parties, usually via a Section 278 agreement under the Highways Act 1980.
Design Guidance
Please find below our latest local design guidance and links to national design standards:
ESCC Local Design Guide for Residential Development
Design Standards for Industrial Roads
Traffic Signal Design and Installation Standards.
′Design Manual for Roads and Bridges’. (DMRB)
Construction Specifications
ESCC Construction specification for developers
Acceptance form – Highway Construction Specification for Developers