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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 05/08/2014 15:00, Curon Davies
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<div dir="ltr">On 5 August 2014 14:25, Dave F. <<a
moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:davefox@madasafish.com">davefox@madasafish.com</a>>
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> One reason I haven't added it is because it's illegal
(AFAIK. The owners of the land & local councillor failed to
reply to my tweets) & definitely has no planning permission.<br>
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The development isn't illegal, there is no criminal offence
(AFAIK), on the other hand it is unlawful.<br>
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a) Semantics<br>
b) Isn't there a statute law which says 'you can't build or open a
road without authorisation'? <br>
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> They have produced no proof it's been constructed to DfT/HA
standards.<br>
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AFAIK roads only need to be constructed to this standard if the
road is to be adopted, there are numerous developments where the
road isn't built to standard, yet they are still mapped on OSM.<br>
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AFAIK adoption is only the transfer of responsibility for
maintenance i.e. from the building contractor to the local municipal
authority. The roads, depending on there usage, have to be
constructed to various standards. I can't imagine the M6 toll was
allowed to get away with rolling out just 150mm thick layer of
compacted hardcore. <br>
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> Insurance (all parties) is unclear & possibly suspect.
Another reason is I don't map everybody's private drive way.<br>
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Although questionable, the road is opperated by KELSTON TOLL
ROAD LIMITED, and therefore would require public liability
insurance.<br>
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Getting insurance is dead easy. These companies love being given
money for old rope, (think of extended warranties for your big
screen TV). Receiving a payout is another matter. Will _your_ policy
compensate if you hit another vehicle on an unlawful road?<br>
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Dave F.
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