Tactile paving
Tactile paving surfaces (blister and corduroy) should be constructed at all controlled and uncontrolled crossing points in accordance with the latest version of the government publication ‘Guidance on the use of Tactile Paving Surfaces’ and the council’s standard drawings.
Use of Block Paving
Where agreed by the council, concrete-block paving to footways and other paved areas can be used. The concrete block paving must comply with the requirements of Appendix 11/1 of the council’s Specification
The use of block paving may attract a Commuted sum.
Please see Surfacing Materials Palettes for guidance on approval of the use of alternative materials.
Widening Existing Footways, Footpaths and Cycleways
Any existing footway, footpath or cycleway proposed for widening must be overlaid or resurfaced to its full width, unless agreed by the council.
Use of coloured surfacing
Please also refer to Road Pavements and Surfacing materials palettes. Coloured overlay and asphalt should be red with the precise colour type agreed with the council. Table 42 sets out the types of treatment expected in different scenarios.
Location | Application Restrictions | Treatment | Commuted Sum |
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Carriageway or other areas not required for safety of network (aesthetic uses) | Not accepted as standard material. Used for aesthetic considerations | Any treatments (typically red) included within the Materials Palettes document | Yes |
On carriageway cycle lanes |
Junctions and crossings where there are potential for conflicts between users.
|
Red surface treatment | No |
Segregated cycleways -Kerb between footway and cycleway
|
Junctions, crossings and pinch points where there are potential for conflicts between users.
|
Red coloured asphalt material
|
No |
Shared footway / cycleway - No kerb between footway and cycleway
|
Entire route
This applies to existing development where constraints do not allow the provision of full or stepped segregation |
Red coloured asphalt material
|
No |
Footways | - | No colour surfacing | - |
Additional markings (cycle symbols) may be placed at intervals along the lane, where considered appropriate.