Class A – development by highways authorities

We will not be expanding upon Class A, which is for development by highways authorities within Planning Geek at this time.

The legislation can be found below. If you need the guidance of Planning Geek in the process for Class A, please contact us for any assistance or book a Zoom call today.

Legislation

Class A – development by highways authorities

Permitted development

A. The carrying out by a highway authority—

(a) on land within the boundaries of a road, of any works required for the maintenance or improvement of the road, where such works involve development by virtue of section 55(2)(b) of the Act; or

(b) on land outside but adjoining the boundary of an existing highway of works required for or incidental to the maintenance or improvement of the highway. 

Highway authorities Page Updated: 11th August 2023