Provision of lay-bys (PS 3/7)

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Purpose of policy

East Sussex County Council (ESCC) recognises the vital role played by the local highway network. This policy sets out the circumstances in which the County Council will consider providing lay-bys.

In carrying out this policy ESCC will meet its statutory obligations and will also support the Council’s Priorities, Local Transport Plan objectives and Highway Service Outcomes.

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Policy statement

  1. Rest and Recreation Lay-bys should be provided where necessary in connection with all new highway schemes.
  2. Bus lay-bys should be provided in locations where there would be road safety benefits or reduced congestion, subject to consultation with interested parties.
  3. Lay-bys and service hard standings are to be provided in connection with all rural 'clearway' schemes.
  4. Parking lay-bys (as distinct from bus lay-bys) will not be provided in urban areas at the expense of the highway authority. However the provisions of such lay-bys may be considered if match funded under the East Sussex Highways Community Match initiative.
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Supporting information

  • Manual for Streets, 2007, 6.5.9 to 6.5.13
  • Manual for Streets 2, 2010, section 7.4
  • Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, TD 69/07
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Version control

Highways and Transportation Committee - agenda item 3, 22 March 1974

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Date of last review

June 2022

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